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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.60, 1,365.24 and 650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.60, 1,365.24 and 650.96 is: 974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.60 : 1,365.24 = 650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.60/1,365.24 = 650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.60x = 1,365.24 × 650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.60x = 888,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,716.63/911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.90

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