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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.01, 1,342.31 and 650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.01, 1,342.31 and 650.50 is: 973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.01 : 1,342.31 = 650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.01/1,342.31 = 650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.01x = 1,342.31 × 650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.01x = 873,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,166.05/897.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.42

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