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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,201.10 and 674.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,201.10 and 674.19 is: 929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,201.10 = 674.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,201.10 = 674.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,201.10 × 674.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 809,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,766.24/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.68

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