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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.64, 1,155.54 and 650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.64, 1,155.54 and 650.80 is: 897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.64 : 1,155.54 = 650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.64/1,155.54 = 650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.64x = 1,155.54 × 650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.64x = 752,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,025.43/837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.79

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