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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.94, 1,248.30 and 648.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.94, 1,248.30 and 648.07 is: 971.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.94 : 1,248.30 = 648.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.94/1,248.30 = 648.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.94x = 1,248.30 × 648.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.94x = 808,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,984.38/832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.24

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