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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.74, 1,265.13 and 648.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.74, 1,265.13 and 648.25 is: 972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.74 : 1,265.13 = 648.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.74/1,265.13 = 648.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.74x = 1,265.13 × 648.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.74x = 820,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,120.52/843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.01

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