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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.85, 1,255.64 and 648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.85, 1,255.64 and 648.41 is: 893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.85 : 1,255.64 = 648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.85/1,255.64 = 648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.85x = 1,255.64 × 648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.85x = 814,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,160.01/910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.85

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