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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.01, 1,307.15 and 562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.01, 1,307.15 and 562.13 is: 843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.01 : 1,307.15 = 562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.01/1,307.15 = 562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.01x = 1,307.15 × 562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.01x = 734,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,788.23/871.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.60

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