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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.17, 1,204.38 and 650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.17, 1,204.38 and 650.74 is: 898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.17 : 1,204.38 = 650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.17/1,204.38 = 650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.17x = 1,204.38 × 650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.17x = 783,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,728.97/872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.60

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