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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.14, 1,318.95 and 650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.14, 1,318.95 and 650.28 is: 973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.14 : 1,318.95 = 650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.14/1,318.95 = 650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.14x = 1,318.95 × 650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.14x = 857,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,686.81/881.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.38

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