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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.45, 1,295.46 and 648.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.45, 1,295.46 and 648.18 is: 971.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.45 : 1,295.46 = 648.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.45/1,295.46 = 648.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.45x = 1,295.46 × 648.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.45x = 839,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,691.26/864.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.36

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