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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,167.35 and 648.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,167.35 and 648.27 is: 895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,167.35 = 648.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,167.35 = 648.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,167.35 × 648.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 756,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,757.98/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.47

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