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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,203.17 and 748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,203.17 and 748.71 is: 1,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,203.17 = 748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,203.17 = 748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,203.17 × 748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 900,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,821.67/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.98

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