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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.83, 1,201.83 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.83, 1,201.83 and 684.72 is: 943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.83 : 1,201.83 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.83/1,201.83 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.83x = 1,201.83 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.83x = 822,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,917.04/871.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.90

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