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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,202.64 and 539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,202.64 and 539.54 is: 744.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,202.64 = 539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,202.64 = 539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,202.64 × 539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 648,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,877.14/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.71

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