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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.14, 1,306.47 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.14, 1,306.47 and 254.82 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.14 : 1,306.47 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.14/1,306.47 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.14x = 1,306.47 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.14x = 332,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,914.69/871.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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