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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,340.28 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,340.28 and 650.88 is: 974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,340.28 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,340.28 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,340.28 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 872,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,361.45/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.75

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