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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,202.57 and 609.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,202.57 and 609.15 is: 840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,202.57 = 609.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,202.57 = 609.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,202.57 × 609.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 732,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,545.52/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.73

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