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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,234.98 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,234.98 and 646.92 is: 892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,234.98 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,234.98 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,234.98 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 798,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,933.26/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.34

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