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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,201.96 and 535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,201.96 and 535.23 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,201.96 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,201.96 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,201.96 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 643,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,330.61/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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