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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.84, 1,259.98 and 649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.84, 1,259.98 and 649.40 is: 897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.84 : 1,259.98 = 649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.84/1,259.98 = 649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.84x = 1,259.98 × 649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.84x = 818,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,224.71/911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.34

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