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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,296.90 and 648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,296.90 and 648.60 is: 972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,296.90 = 648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,296.90 = 648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,296.90 × 648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 841,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,169.34/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.90

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