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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.76, 1,138.86 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.76, 1,138.86 and 650.88 is: 898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.76 : 1,138.86 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.76/1,138.86 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.76x = 1,138.86 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.76x = 741,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,261.20/824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.76

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