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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.60, 1,202.76 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.60, 1,202.76 and 675.28 is: 931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.60 : 1,202.76 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.60/1,202.76 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.60x = 1,202.76 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.60x = 812,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,199.77/871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.85

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