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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.04, 1,331.48 and 648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.04, 1,331.48 and 648.80 is: 896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.04 : 1,331.48 = 648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.04/1,331.48 = 648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.04x = 1,331.48 × 648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.04x = 863,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,864.22/964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.09

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