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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.57, 1,341.65 and 650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.57, 1,341.65 and 650.06 is: 972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.57 : 1,341.65 = 650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.57/1,341.65 = 650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.57x = 1,341.65 × 650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.57x = 872,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,149.75/896.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.76

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