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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.18, 1,337.85 and 648.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.18, 1,337.85 and 648.18 is: 973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.18 : 1,337.85 = 648.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.18/1,337.85 = 648.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.18x = 1,337.85 × 648.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.18x = 867,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,167.61/891.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.06

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