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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,343.58 and 649.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,343.58 and 649.99 is: 972.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,343.58 = 649.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,343.58 = 649.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,343.58 × 649.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 873,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,313.56/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.92

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