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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.41, 1,321.29 and 650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.41, 1,321.29 and 650.97 is: 974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.41 : 1,321.29 = 650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.41/1,321.29 = 650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.41x = 1,321.29 × 650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.41x = 860,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,120.15/882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.75

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