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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.25, 1,337.21 and 646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.25, 1,337.21 and 646.29 is: 968.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.25 : 1,337.21 = 646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.25/1,337.21 = 646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.25x = 1,337.21 × 646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.25x = 864,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,225.45/892.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.59

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