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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,306.78 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,306.78 and 585.32 is: 878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,306.78 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,306.78 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,306.78 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 764,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,884.47/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.09

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