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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.36, 1,239.96 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.36, 1,239.96 and 650.48 is: 896.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.36 : 1,239.96 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.36/1,239.96 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.36x = 1,239.96 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.36x = 806,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,569.18/899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.83

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