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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.04, 1,306.96 and 408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.04, 1,306.96 and 408.26 is: 612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.04 : 1,306.96 = 408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.04/1,306.96 = 408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.04x = 1,306.96 × 408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.04x = 533,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,581.74/871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.58

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