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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.37, 1,202.05 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.37, 1,202.05 and 517.13 is: 713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.37 : 1,202.05 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.37/1,202.05 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.37x = 1,202.05 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.37x = 621,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,617.83/871.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.38

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