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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.97, 1,203.45 and 522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.97, 1,203.45 and 522.86 is: 721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.97 : 1,203.45 = 522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.97/1,203.45 = 522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.97x = 1,203.45 × 522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.97x = 629,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,236.32/871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.63

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