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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.52, 1,300.93 and 806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.52, 1,300.93 and 806.45 is: 1,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.52 : 1,300.93 = 806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.52/1,300.93 = 806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.52x = 1,300.93 × 806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.52x = 1,049,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,126.48/871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.80

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