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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.29, 1,234.20 and 646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.29, 1,234.20 and 646.22 is: 890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.29 : 1,234.20 = 646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.29/1,234.20 = 646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.29x = 1,234.20 × 646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.29x = 797,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,564.72/895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.85

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