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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,199.06 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,199.06 and 674.16 is: 928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,199.06 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,199.06 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,199.06 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 808,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,358.29/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.06

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