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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.51, 1,337.72 and 649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.51, 1,337.72 and 649.11 is: 974.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.51 : 1,337.72 = 649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.51/1,337.72 = 649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.51x = 1,337.72 × 649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.51x = 868,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,329.20/891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.00

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