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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.79, 1,258.74 and 646.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.79, 1,258.74 and 646.47 is: 892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.79 : 1,258.74 = 646.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.79/1,258.74 = 646.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.79x = 1,258.74 × 646.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.79x = 813,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,737.65/911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.46

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