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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,202.85 and 662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,202.85 and 662.18 is: 913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,202.85 = 662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,202.85 = 662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,202.85 × 662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 796,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,497.20/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.66

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