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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,309.08 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,309.08 and 506.16 is: 760.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,309.08 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,309.08 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,309.08 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 662,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,603.93/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.67

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