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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,340.04 and 648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,340.04 and 648.72 is: 971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,340.04 = 648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,340.04 = 648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,340.04 × 648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 869,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,310.75/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.60

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