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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.67, 1,203.10 and 535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.67, 1,203.10 and 535.49 is: 739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.67 : 1,203.10 = 535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.67/1,203.10 = 535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.67x = 1,203.10 × 535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.67x = 644,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,240.66/871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.09

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