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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.82, 1,201.08 and 650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.82, 1,201.08 and 650.36 is: 895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.82 : 1,201.08 = 650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.82/1,201.08 = 650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.82x = 1,201.08 × 650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.82x = 781,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,134.39/871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.98

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