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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,219.50 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,219.50 and 651.30 is: 898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,219.50 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,219.50 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,219.50 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 794,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,260.35/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.99

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