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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.61, 1,249.05 and 650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.61, 1,249.05 and 650.36 is: 975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.61 : 1,249.05 = 650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.61/1,249.05 = 650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.61x = 1,249.05 × 650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.61x = 812,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,332.16/832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.65

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