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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.32, 1,340.48 and 651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.32, 1,340.48 and 651.92 is: 977.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.32 : 1,340.48 = 651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.32/1,340.48 = 651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.32x = 1,340.48 × 651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.32x = 873,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,885.72/894.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.15

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