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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.84, 1,148.35 and 644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.84, 1,148.35 and 644.91 is: 890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.84 : 1,148.35 = 644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.84/1,148.35 = 644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.84x = 1,148.35 × 644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.84x = 740,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,582.40/831.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.29

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