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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.71, 1,329.74 and 871.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.71, 1,329.74 and 871.39 is: 1,296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.71 : 1,329.74 = 871.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.71/1,329.74 = 871.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.71x = 1,329.74 × 871.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.71x = 1,158,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,715.49/893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.53

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