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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,353.60 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,353.60 and 646.08 is: 970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,353.60 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,353.60 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,353.60 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 874,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,533.89/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.67

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