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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,126.66 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,126.66 and 650.40 is: 897.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,126.66 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,126.66 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,126.66 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 732,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,775.03/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.74

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