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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.49, 1,232.85 and 645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.49, 1,232.85 and 645.63 is: 890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.49 : 1,232.85 = 645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.49/1,232.85 = 645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.49x = 1,232.85 × 645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.49x = 795,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,964.95/893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.85

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