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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,306.75 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,306.75 and 286.06 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,306.75 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,306.75 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,306.75 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 373,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,804.92/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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