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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,338.32 and 648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,338.32 and 648.10 is: 972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,338.32 = 648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,338.32 = 648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,338.32 × 648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 867,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,365.19/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.38

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