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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.71, 1,300.35 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.71, 1,300.35 and 651.04 is: 975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.71 : 1,300.35 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.71/1,300.35 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.71x = 1,300.35 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.71x = 846,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,579.05/867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.64

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