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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,305.58 and 541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,305.58 and 541.93 is: 812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,305.58 = 541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,305.58 = 541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,305.58 × 541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 707,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,532.97/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.32

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