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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.68, 1,345.34 and 650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.68, 1,345.34 and 650.12 is: 975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.68 : 1,345.34 = 650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.68/1,345.34 = 650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.68x = 1,345.34 × 650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.68x = 874,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,632.44/896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.41

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