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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.01, 1,304.78 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.01, 1,304.78 and 524.16 is: 785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.01 : 1,304.78 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.01/1,304.78 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.01x = 1,304.78 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.01x = 683,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,913.48/871.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.20

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