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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.04, 1,307 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.04, 1,307 and 506.16 is: 759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.04 : 1,307 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.04/1,307 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.04x = 1,307 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.04x = 661,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,551.12/871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.50

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