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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.36, 1,204.10 and 706.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.36, 1,204.10 and 706.42 is: 976.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.36 : 1,204.10 = 706.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.36/1,204.10 = 706.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.36x = 1,204.10 × 706.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.36x = 850,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,600.94/871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.18

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