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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,203.36 and 674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,203.36 and 674.48 is: 931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,203.36 = 674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,203.36 = 674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,203.36 × 674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 811,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,642.25/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.04

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