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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,341.18 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,341.18 and 650.40 is: 972.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,341.18 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,341.18 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,341.18 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 872,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,303.47/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.86

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