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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.71, 1,311.07 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.71, 1,311.07 and 667.66 is: 1,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.71 : 1,311.07 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.71/1,311.07 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.71x = 1,311.07 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.71x = 875,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,349.00/873.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.88

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