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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.58, 1,344.55 and 650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.58, 1,344.55 and 650.63 is: 974.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.58 : 1,344.55 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.58/1,344.55 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.58x = 1,344.55 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.58x = 874,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,807.52/897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.63

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