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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,337.68 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,337.68 and 647.12 is: 970.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,337.68 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,337.68 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,337.68 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 865,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,639.48/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.71

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