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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,223.52 and 650.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,223.52 and 650.95 is: 897.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,223.52 = 650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,223.52 = 650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,223.52 × 650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 796,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,455.39/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.83

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