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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.46, 1,202.24 and 738.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.46, 1,202.24 and 738.11 is: 1,018.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.46 : 1,202.24 = 738.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.46/1,202.24 = 738.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.46x = 1,202.24 × 738.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.46x = 887,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,390.22/871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.28

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