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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,135.98 and 649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,135.98 and 649.74 is: 896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,135.98 = 649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,135.98 = 649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,135.98 × 649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 738,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,091.65/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.74

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