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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,202.39 and 622.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,202.39 and 622.45 is: 859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,202.39 = 622.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,202.39 = 622.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,202.39 × 622.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 748,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,427.66/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.24

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