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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.65, 1,202.70 and 517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.65, 1,202.70 and 517.51 is: 714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.65 : 1,202.70 = 517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.65/1,202.70 = 517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.65x = 1,202.70 × 517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.65x = 622,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,400.68/871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.05

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