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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.68, 1,257.51 and 650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.68, 1,257.51 and 650.02 is: 896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.68 : 1,257.51 = 650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.68/1,257.51 = 650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.68x = 1,257.51 × 650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.68x = 817,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,406.65/911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.59

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