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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.72, 1,203.60 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.72, 1,203.60 and 706.68 is: 975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.72 : 1,203.60 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.72/1,203.60 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.72x = 1,203.60 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.72x = 850,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,560.05/871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.73

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