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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,305.74 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,305.74 and 377.12 is: 565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,305.74 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,305.74 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,305.74 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 492,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,418.78/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.33

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