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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.64, 1,202.97 and 661.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.64, 1,202.97 and 661.49 is: 912.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.64 : 1,202.97 = 661.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.64/1,202.97 = 661.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.64x = 1,202.97 × 661.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.64x = 795,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,752.63/871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.94

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