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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,272.96 and 871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,272.96 and 871.68 is: 1,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,272.96 = 871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,272.96 = 871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,272.96 × 871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 1,109,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,613.77/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.50

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