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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.13, 1,203.89 and 713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.13, 1,203.89 and 713.51 is: 986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.13 : 1,203.89 = 713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.13/1,203.89 = 713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.13x = 1,203.89 × 713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.13x = 858,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,991.33/871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.06

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