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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.07, 1,306.25 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.07, 1,306.25 and 350.73 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.07 : 1,306.25 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.07/1,306.25 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.07x = 1,306.25 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.07x = 458,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,139.31/871.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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