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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.44, 1,202.70 and 723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.44, 1,202.70 and 723.83 is: 998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.44 : 1,202.70 = 723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.44/1,202.70 = 723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.44x = 1,202.70 × 723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.44x = 870,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,544.33/871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.97

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