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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.66, 1,203.06 and 517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.66, 1,203.06 and 517.66 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.66 : 1,203.06 = 517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.66/1,203.06 = 517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.66x = 1,203.06 × 517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.66x = 622,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,776.04/871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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