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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.67, 1,297.76 and 646.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.67, 1,297.76 and 646.43 is: 890.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.67 : 1,297.76 = 646.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.67/1,297.76 = 646.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.67x = 1,297.76 × 646.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.67x = 838,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,901.28/941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.87

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