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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,135.80 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,135.80 and 648.96 is: 894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,135.80 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,135.80 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,135.80 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 737,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,088.77/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.61

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