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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.64, 1,302.73 and 650.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.64, 1,302.73 and 650.53 is: 974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.64 : 1,302.73 = 650.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.64/1,302.73 = 650.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.64x = 1,302.73 × 650.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.64x = 847,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,468.61/869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.51

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