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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,307.31 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,307.31 and 505.32 is: 758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,307.31 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,307.31 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,307.31 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 660,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,600.83/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.41

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