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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,304.74 and 540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,304.74 and 540.92 is: 810.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,304.74 = 540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,304.74 = 540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,304.74 × 540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 705,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,759.96/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.29

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