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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,340.46 and 647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,340.46 and 647.20 is: 971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,340.46 = 647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,340.46 = 647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,340.46 × 647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 867,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,545.71/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.02

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