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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.51, 1,202.27 and 635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.51, 1,202.27 and 635.09 is: 876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.51 : 1,202.27 = 635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.51/1,202.27 = 635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.51x = 1,202.27 × 635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.51x = 763,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,549.02/871.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.12

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