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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.11, 1,201.07 and 605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.11, 1,201.07 and 605.77 is: 835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.11 : 1,201.07 = 605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.11/1,201.07 = 605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.11x = 1,201.07 × 605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.11x = 727,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,570.69/871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.22

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