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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.04, 1,306.60 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.04, 1,306.60 and 254.72 is: 382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.04 : 1,306.60 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.04/1,306.60 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.04x = 1,306.60 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.04x = 332,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,817.15/871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.09

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