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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.62, 1,202.49 and 650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.62, 1,202.49 and 650.58 is: 897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.62 : 1,202.49 = 650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.62/1,202.49 = 650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.62x = 1,202.49 × 650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.62x = 782,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,315.94/871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.54

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