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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.42, 1,201.86 and 650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.42, 1,201.86 and 650.34 is: 897.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.42 : 1,201.86 = 650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.42/1,201.86 = 650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.42x = 1,201.86 × 650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.42x = 781,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,617.63/870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.98

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