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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.10, 1,307.12 and 577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.10, 1,307.12 and 577.88 is: 867.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.10 : 1,307.12 = 577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.10/1,307.12 = 577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.10x = 1,307.12 × 577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.10x = 755,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,349.08/871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.13

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