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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,342.02 and 650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,342.02 and 650.31 is: 973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,342.02 = 650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,342.02 = 650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,342.02 × 650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 872,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,729.03/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.14

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