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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,234.89 and 646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,234.89 and 646.95 is: 891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,234.89 = 646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,234.89 = 646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,234.89 × 646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 798,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,912.09/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.57

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