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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.73, 1,232.50 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.73, 1,232.50 and 648.48 is: 971.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.73 : 1,232.50 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.73/1,232.50 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.73x = 1,232.50 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.73x = 799,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,251.60/822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.46

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