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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,304.88 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,304.88 and 524.22 is: 785.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,304.88 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,304.88 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,304.88 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 684,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,044.19/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.28

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