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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.47, 1,141.09 and 650.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.47, 1,141.09 and 650.13 is: 896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.47 : 1,141.09 = 650.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.47/1,141.09 = 650.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.47x = 1,141.09 × 650.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.47x = 741,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,856.84/827.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.54

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