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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.83, 1,301.29 and 650.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.83, 1,301.29 and 650.95 is: 976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.83 : 1,301.29 = 650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.83/1,301.29 = 650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.83x = 1,301.29 × 650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.83x = 847,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,079.00/867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.09

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