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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,135.08 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,135.08 and 648.48 is: 893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,135.08 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,135.08 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,135.08 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 736,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,076.68/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.90

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