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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.01, 1,203.55 and 685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.01, 1,203.55 and 685.92 is: 947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.01 : 1,203.55 = 685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.01/1,203.55 = 685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.01x = 1,203.55 × 685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.01x = 825,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,539.02/871.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.80

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