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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.14, 1,148.79 and 645.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.14, 1,148.79 and 645.21 is: 890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.14 : 1,148.79 = 645.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.14/1,148.79 = 645.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.14x = 1,148.79 × 645.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.14x = 741,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,213.22/832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.73

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