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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,281.84 and 650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,281.84 and 650.64 is: 975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,281.84 = 650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,281.84 = 650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,281.84 × 650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 834,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,016.38/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.73

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