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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.30, 1,141.73 and 650.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.30, 1,141.73 and 650.65 is: 899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.30 : 1,141.73 = 650.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.30/1,141.73 = 650.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.30x = 1,141.73 × 650.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.30x = 742,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,866.62/826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.03

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