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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.15, 1,304.37 and 638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.15, 1,304.37 and 638.27 is: 955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.15 : 1,304.37 = 638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.15/1,304.37 = 638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.15x = 1,304.37 × 638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.15x = 832,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,540.24/871.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.68

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