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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,259.12 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,259.12 and 651.04 is: 897.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,259.12 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,259.12 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,259.12 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 819,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,737.48/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.73

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