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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.13, 1,306.49 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.13, 1,306.49 and 254.67 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.13 : 1,306.49 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.13/1,306.49 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.13x = 1,306.49 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.13x = 332,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,723.81/871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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