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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.52, 1,222.71 and 650.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.52, 1,222.71 and 650.37 is: 897.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.52 : 1,222.71 = 650.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.52/1,222.71 = 650.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.52x = 1,222.71 × 650.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.52x = 795,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,213.90/886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.01

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