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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.83, 1,217.71 and 650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.83, 1,217.71 and 650.54 is: 975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.83 : 1,217.71 = 650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.83/1,217.71 = 650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.83x = 1,217.71 × 650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.83x = 792,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,170.48/811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.78

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