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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,306.65 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,306.65 and 323.96 is: 485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,306.65 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,306.65 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,306.65 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 423,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,295.80/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.98

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