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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.73, 1,315.37 and 837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.73, 1,315.37 and 837.98 is: 1,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.73 : 1,315.37 = 837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.73/1,315.37 = 837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.73x = 1,315.37 × 837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.73x = 1,102,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,253.75/871.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.44

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