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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.04, 1,305.76 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.04, 1,305.76 and 485.44 is: 727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.04 : 1,305.76 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.04/1,305.76 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.04x = 1,305.76 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.04x = 633,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,868.13/871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.71

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