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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.02, 1,233.43 and 645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.02, 1,233.43 and 645.90 is: 890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.02 : 1,233.43 = 645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.02/1,233.43 = 645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.02x = 1,233.43 × 645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.02x = 796,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,672.44/895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.12

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