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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.87, 1,330.49 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.87, 1,330.49 and 650.03 is: 897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.87 : 1,330.49 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.87/1,330.49 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.87x = 1,330.49 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.87x = 864,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,853.39/963.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.28

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