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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,201.14 and 714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,201.14 and 714.84 is: 985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,201.14 = 714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,201.14 = 714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,201.14 × 714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 858,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,622.92/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.43

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