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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,340.90 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,340.90 and 649.56 is: 972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,340.90 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,340.90 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,340.90 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 870,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,991.76/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.01

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