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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.25, 1,203.39 and 651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.25, 1,203.39 and 651.18 is: 899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.25 : 1,203.39 = 651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.25/1,203.39 = 651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.25x = 1,203.39 × 651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.25x = 783,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,627.38/871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.43

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