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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.11, 1,202.63 and 681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.11, 1,202.63 and 681.66 is: 941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.11 : 1,202.63 = 681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.11/1,202.63 = 681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.11x = 1,202.63 × 681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.11x = 819,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,781.36/871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.08

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