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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.27, 1,203.39 and 634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.27, 1,203.39 and 634.83 is: 876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.27 : 1,203.39 = 634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.27/1,203.39 = 634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.27x = 1,203.39 × 634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.27x = 763,948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,948.07/871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.82

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