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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.73, 1,340.01 and 649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.73, 1,340.01 and 649.73 is: 975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.73 : 1,340.01 = 649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.73/1,340.01 = 649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.73x = 1,340.01 × 649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.73x = 870,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,644.70/892.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.26

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