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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,305.54 and 562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,305.54 and 562.12 is: 842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,305.54 = 562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,305.54 = 562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,305.54 × 562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 733,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,870.14/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.56

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