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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.64, 1,349.46 and 648.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.64, 1,349.46 and 648.54 is: 972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.64 : 1,349.46 = 648.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.64/1,349.46 = 648.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.64x = 1,349.46 × 648.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.64x = 875,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,178.79/899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.81

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