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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.34, 1,262.05 and 650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.34, 1,262.05 and 650.90 is: 899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.34 : 1,262.05 = 650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.34/1,262.05 = 650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.34x = 1,262.05 × 650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.34x = 821,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,468.35/913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.41

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