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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.93, 1,154.46 and 650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.93, 1,154.46 and 650.76 is: 896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.93 : 1,154.46 = 650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.93/1,154.46 = 650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.93x = 1,154.46 × 650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.93x = 751,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,276.39/837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.59

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