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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,097.84 and 648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,097.84 and 648.10 is: 894.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,097.84 = 648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,097.84 = 648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,097.84 × 648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 711,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,501.37/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.16

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