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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,338.30 and 647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,338.30 and 647.10 is: 968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,338.30 = 647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,338.30 = 647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,338.30 × 647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 866,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,013.93/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.63

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