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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,334.28 and 647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,334.28 and 647.82 is: 969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,334.28 = 647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,334.28 = 647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,334.28 × 647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 864,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,373.27/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.72

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