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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.08, 1,152.78 and 648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.08, 1,152.78 and 648.12 is: 894.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.08 : 1,152.78 = 648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.08/1,152.78 = 648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.08x = 1,152.78 × 648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.08x = 747,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,139.77/835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.69

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