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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.63, 1,337.29 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.63, 1,337.29 and 647.12 is: 968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.63 : 1,337.29 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.63/1,337.29 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.63x = 1,337.29 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.63x = 865,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,388.83/893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.39

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