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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.97, 1,202.09 and 738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.97, 1,202.09 and 738.65 is: 1,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.97 : 1,202.09 = 738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.97/1,202.09 = 738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.97x = 1,202.09 × 738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.97x = 887,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,927.25/871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.31

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