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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,205.59 and 648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,205.59 and 648.12 is: 970.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,205.59 = 648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,205.59 = 648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,205.59 × 648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 781,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,366.99/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.47

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