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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.55, 1,264.85 and 648.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.55, 1,264.85 and 648.07 is: 971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.55 : 1,264.85 = 648.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.55/1,264.85 = 648.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.55x = 1,264.85 × 648.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.55x = 819,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,705.02/843.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.73

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