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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,202.63 and 587.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,202.63 and 587.65 is: 811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,202.63 = 587.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,202.63 = 587.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,202.63 × 587.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 706,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,722.58/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.24

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