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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.89, 1,335.91 and 647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.89, 1,335.91 and 647.88 is: 970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.89 : 1,335.91 = 647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.89/1,335.91 = 647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.89x = 1,335.91 × 647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.89x = 865,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,509.37/891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.42

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