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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.84, 1,157.44 and 650.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.84, 1,157.44 and 650.53 is: 896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.84 : 1,157.44 = 650.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.84/1,157.44 = 650.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.84x = 1,157.44 × 650.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.84x = 752,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,950.48/839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.54

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