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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.13, 1,304.29 and 562.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.13, 1,304.29 and 562.21 is: 841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.13 : 1,304.29 = 562.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.13/1,304.29 = 562.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.13x = 1,304.29 × 562.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.13x = 733,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,284.88/871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.77

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