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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.27, 1,154.61 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.27, 1,154.61 and 650.43 is: 896.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.27 : 1,154.61 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.27/1,154.61 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.27x = 1,154.61 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.27x = 750,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,992.98/837.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.95

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