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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,201.96 and 674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,201.96 and 674.33 is: 930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,201.96 = 674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,201.96 = 674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,201.96 × 674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 810,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,519.01/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.39

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