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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,330.29 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,330.29 and 650.43 is: 896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,330.29 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,330.29 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,330.29 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 865,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,260.52/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.66

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