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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.01, 1,306.58 and 505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.01, 1,306.58 and 505.83 is: 758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.01 : 1,306.58 = 505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.01/1,306.58 = 505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.01x = 1,306.58 × 505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.01x = 660,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,904.83/871.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.78

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