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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.54, 1,338.10 and 647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.54, 1,338.10 and 647.56 is: 967.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.54 : 1,338.10 = 647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.54/1,338.10 = 647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.54x = 1,338.10 × 647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.54x = 866,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,500.04/895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.58

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