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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.06, 1,306.73 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.06, 1,306.73 and 285.93 is: 428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.06 : 1,306.73 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.06/1,306.73 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.06x = 1,306.73 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.06x = 373,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,633.31/871.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.94

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