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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.76, 1,340.68 and 649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.76, 1,340.68 and 649.12 is: 973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.76 : 1,340.68 = 649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.76/1,340.68 = 649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.76x = 1,340.68 × 649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.76x = 870,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,262.20/893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.71

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