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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,304.27 and 681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,304.27 and 681.56 is: 1,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,304.27 = 681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,304.27 = 681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,304.27 × 681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 888,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,938.26/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.50

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