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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,302.08 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,302.08 and 648.48 is: 895.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,302.08 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,302.08 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,302.08 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 844,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,372.84/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.07

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