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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 895.84 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 895.84 and 620.80 is: 858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 895.84 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/895.84 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 895.84 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 556,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,137.47/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.24

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