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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.92, 1,122.72 and 648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.92, 1,122.72 and 648.84 is: 893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.92 : 1,122.72 = 648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.92/1,122.72 = 648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.92x = 1,122.72 × 648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.92x = 728,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,465.64/814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.91

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