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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,335.87 and 646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,335.87 and 646.06 is: 965.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,335.87 = 646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,335.87 = 646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,335.87 × 646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 863,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,052.17/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.35

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