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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.63, 1,232.89 and 645.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.63, 1,232.89 and 645.50 is: 889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.63 : 1,232.89 = 645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.63/1,232.89 = 645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.63x = 1,232.89 × 645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.63x = 795,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,831.96/894.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.57

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