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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,304.28 and 664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,304.28 and 664.67 is: 995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,304.28 = 664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,304.28 = 664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,304.28 × 664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 866,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,909.27/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.21

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