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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.14, 1,306.56 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.14, 1,306.56 and 351.12 is: 526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.14 : 1,306.56 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.14/1,306.56 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.14x = 1,306.56 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.14x = 458,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,759.35/871.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.62

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