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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,201.49 and 650.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,201.49 and 650.79 is: 896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,201.49 = 650.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,201.49 = 650.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,201.49 × 650.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 781,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,917.68/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.47

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