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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.08, 1,155.54 and 650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.08, 1,155.54 and 650.12 is: 897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.08 : 1,155.54 = 650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.08/1,155.54 = 650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.08x = 1,155.54 × 650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.08x = 751,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,239.66/837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.45

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