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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.11, 1,307.13 and 577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.11, 1,307.13 and 577.89 is: 867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.11 : 1,307.13 = 577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.11/1,307.13 = 577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.11x = 1,307.13 × 577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.11x = 755,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,377.36/871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.14

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