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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,305.92 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,305.92 and 293.63 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,305.92 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,305.92 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,305.92 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 383,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,451.49/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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