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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.09, 1,260.56 and 651.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.09, 1,260.56 and 651.65 is: 898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.09 : 1,260.56 = 651.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.09/1,260.56 = 651.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.09x = 1,260.56 × 651.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.09x = 821,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,439.25/914.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.65

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