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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.44, 1,260.96 and 651.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.44, 1,260.96 and 651.42 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.44 : 1,260.96 = 651.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.44/1,260.96 = 651.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.44x = 1,260.96 × 651.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.44x = 821,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,414.56/913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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