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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.53, 1,201.92 and 682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.53, 1,201.92 and 682.50 is: 941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.53 : 1,201.92 = 682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.53/1,201.92 = 682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.53x = 1,201.92 × 682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.53x = 820,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,310.40/871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.23

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