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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,339.83 and 645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,339.83 and 645.26 is: 967.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,339.83 = 645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,339.83 = 645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,339.83 × 645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 864,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,545.37/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.01

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