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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.33, 1,202.03 and 539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.33, 1,202.03 and 539.64 is: 744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.33 : 1,202.03 = 539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.33/1,202.03 = 539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.33x = 1,202.03 × 539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.33x = 648,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,661.81/871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.45

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