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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.57, 1,233.78 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.57, 1,233.78 and 645.44 is: 891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.57 : 1,233.78 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.57/1,233.78 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.57x = 1,233.78 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.57x = 796,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,321.57/893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.17

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