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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.49, 1,279.82 and 648.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.49, 1,279.82 and 648.37 is: 973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.49 : 1,279.82 = 648.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.49/1,279.82 = 648.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.49x = 1,279.82 × 648.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.49x = 829,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,796.89/852.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.38

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