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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,306.28 and 286.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,306.28 and 286.00 is: 428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,306.28 = 286.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,306.28 = 286.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,306.28 × 286.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 373,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,591.92/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.91

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