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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.99, 1,508.16 and 650.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.99, 1,508.16 and 650.79 is: 897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.99 : 1,508.16 = 650.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.99/1,508.16 = 650.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.99x = 1,508.16 × 650.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.99x = 981,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,495.45/1,092.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.99

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