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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,306.50 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,306.50 and 263 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,306.50 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,306.50 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,306.50 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 343,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,609.50/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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