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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.48, 1,373.85 and 871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.48, 1,373.85 and 871.02 is: 1,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.48 : 1,373.85 = 871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.48/1,373.85 = 871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.48x = 1,373.85 × 871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.48x = 1,196,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,650.83/996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.88

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