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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.81, 1,338.30 and 647.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.81, 1,338.30 and 647.27 is: 969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.81 : 1,338.30 = 647.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.81/1,338.30 = 647.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.81x = 1,338.30 × 647.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.81x = 866,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,241.44/893.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.16

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