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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,198.54 and 648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,198.54 and 648.52 is: 894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,198.54 = 648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,198.54 = 648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,198.54 × 648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 777,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,272.54/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.40

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