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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,308.36 and 525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,308.36 and 525.04 is: 788.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,308.36 = 525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,308.36 = 525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,308.36 × 525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 686,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,941.33/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.65

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