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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.50, 1,327.95 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.50, 1,327.95 and 650.46 is: 898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.50 : 1,327.95 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.50/1,327.95 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.50x = 1,327.95 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.50x = 863,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,778.36/961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.37

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