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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.71, 1,258.22 and 650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.71, 1,258.22 and 650.27 is: 896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.71 : 1,258.22 = 650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.71/1,258.22 = 650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.71x = 1,258.22 × 650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.71x = 818,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,176.43/912.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.43

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