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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.14, 1,305.45 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.14, 1,305.45 and 665.04 is: 996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.14 : 1,305.45 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.14/1,305.45 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.14x = 1,305.45 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.14x = 868,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,176.47/871.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.60

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