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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,269.61 and 651.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,269.61 and 651.21 is: 898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,269.61 = 651.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,269.61 = 651.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,269.61 × 651.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 826,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,782.73/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.18

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