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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.83, 1,338.03 and 644.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.83, 1,338.03 and 644.57 is: 967.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.83 : 1,338.03 = 644.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.83/1,338.03 = 644.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.83x = 1,338.03 × 644.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.83x = 862,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,454.00/891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.06

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