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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,303.83 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,303.83 and 623.70 is: 933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,303.83 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,303.83 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,303.83 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 813,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,198.77/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.47

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