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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.77, 1,336.71 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.77, 1,336.71 and 646.20 is: 967.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.77 : 1,336.71 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.77/1,336.71 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.77x = 1,336.71 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.77x = 863,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,782.00/892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.53

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