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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.37, 1,221.08 and 650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.37, 1,221.08 and 650.86 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.37 : 1,221.08 = 650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.37/1,221.08 = 650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.37x = 1,221.08 × 650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.37x = 794,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,752.13/813.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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