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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,301.82 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,301.82 and 648.48 is: 894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,301.82 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,301.82 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,301.82 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 844,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,204.23/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.59

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