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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,259.52 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913, 1,259.52 and 651.16 is: 898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,259.52 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,259.52 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,259.52 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 820,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,149.04/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.30

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