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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,306.86 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,306.86 and 506.12 is: 759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,306.86 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,306.86 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,306.86 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 661,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,427.98/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.25

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