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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,200.99 and 713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,200.99 and 713.08 is: 983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,200.99 = 713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,200.99 = 713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,200.99 × 713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 856,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,401.95/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.21

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