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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.73, 1,341.51 and 650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.73, 1,341.51 and 650.73 is: 976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.73 : 1,341.51 = 650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.73/1,341.51 = 650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.73x = 1,341.51 × 650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.73x = 872,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,960.80/893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.76

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