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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.57, 1,112.56 and 648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.57, 1,112.56 and 648.72 is: 895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.57 : 1,112.56 = 648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.57/1,112.56 = 648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.57x = 1,112.56 × 648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.57x = 721,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,738.30/805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.94

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