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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,299.45 and 651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,299.45 and 651.90 is: 976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,299.45 = 651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,299.45 = 651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,299.45 × 651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 847,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,111.46/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.59

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