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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,138.62 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,138.62 and 648.48 is: 894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,138.62 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,138.62 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,138.62 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 738,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,372.30/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.09

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