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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,165.74 and 648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,165.74 and 648.21 is: 894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,165.74 = 648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,165.74 = 648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,165.74 × 648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 755,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,644.33/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.21

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