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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.89, 1,260.50 and 648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.89, 1,260.50 and 648.41 is: 895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.89 : 1,260.50 = 648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.89/1,260.50 = 648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.89x = 1,260.50 × 648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.89x = 817,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,311.26/912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.30

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