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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,335.54 and 645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,335.54 and 645.72 is: 967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,335.54 = 645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,335.54 = 645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,335.54 × 645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 862,384.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,384.89/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.10

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