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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.86, 1,339.50 and 651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.86, 1,339.50 and 651.32 is: 974.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.86 : 1,339.50 = 651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.86/1,339.50 = 651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.86x = 1,339.50 × 651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.86x = 872,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,443.14/894.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.95

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