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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.43, 1,203.80 and 703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.43, 1,203.80 and 703.13 is: 971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.43 : 1,203.80 = 703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.43/1,203.80 = 703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.43x = 1,203.80 × 703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.43x = 846,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,418.36/871.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.30

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