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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.88, 1,137 and 649.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.88, 1,137 and 649.54 is: 897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.88 : 1,137 = 649.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.88/1,137 = 649.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.88x = 1,137 × 649.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.88x = 738,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,526.98/822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.49

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