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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.72, 1,346.82 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.72, 1,346.82 and 650.46 is: 975.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.72 : 1,346.82 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.72/1,346.82 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.72x = 1,346.82 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.72x = 876,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,052.54/897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.86

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