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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.99, 1,202.81 and 517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.99, 1,202.81 and 517.67 is: 714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.99 : 1,202.81 = 517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.99/1,202.81 = 517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.99x = 1,202.81 × 517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.99x = 622,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,653.28/871.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.06

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