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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,164.11 and 648.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,164.11 and 648.68 is: 896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,164.11 = 648.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,164.11 = 648.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,164.11 × 648.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 755,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,125.81/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.02

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