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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.65, 1,200.06 and 706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.65, 1,200.06 and 706.41 is: 972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.65 : 1,200.06 = 706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.65/1,200.06 = 706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.65x = 1,200.06 × 706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.65x = 847,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,734.38/871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.56

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