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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.02, 1,249.49 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.02, 1,249.49 and 650.52 is: 974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.02 : 1,249.49 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.02/1,249.49 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.02x = 1,249.49 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.02x = 812,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,818.23/834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.58

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