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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.14, 1,202.07 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.14, 1,202.07 and 694.56 is: 958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.14 : 1,202.07 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.14/1,202.07 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.14x = 1,202.07 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.14x = 834,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,909.74/871.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.41

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