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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.12, 1,081.38 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.12, 1,081.38 and 650.22 is: 897.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.12 : 1,081.38 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.12/1,081.38 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.12x = 1,081.38 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.12x = 703,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,134.90/783.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.86

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