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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.13, 1,307.11 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.13, 1,307.11 and 384.11 is: 576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.13 : 1,307.11 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.13/1,307.11 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.13x = 1,307.11 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.13x = 502,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,074.02/871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.35

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