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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,307.18 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,307.18 and 524.72 is: 787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,307.18 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,307.18 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,307.18 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 685,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,903.49/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.49

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