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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.34, 1,165.65 and 648.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.34, 1,165.65 and 648.50 is: 895.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.34 : 1,165.65 = 648.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.34/1,165.65 = 648.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.34x = 1,165.65 × 648.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.34x = 755,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,924.03/844.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.28

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