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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.61, 1,385.90 and 650.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.61, 1,385.90 and 650.65 is: 897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.61 : 1,385.90 = 650.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.61/1,385.90 = 650.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.61x = 1,385.90 × 650.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.61x = 901,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,730.74/1,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.60

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