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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.17, 1,341.52 and 646.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.17, 1,341.52 and 646.39 is: 968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.17 : 1,341.52 = 646.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.17/1,341.52 = 646.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.17x = 1,341.52 × 646.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.17x = 867,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,141.88/895.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.69

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