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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.15, 1,135.22 and 648.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.15, 1,135.22 and 648.27 is: 895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.15 : 1,135.22 = 648.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.15/1,135.22 = 648.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.15x = 1,135.22 × 648.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.15x = 735,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,925.83/822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.12

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