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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,305.60 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,305.60 and 383.50 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,305.60 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,305.60 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,305.60 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 500,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,697.60/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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