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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.17, 1,306.34 and 506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.17, 1,306.34 and 506.06 is: 758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.17 : 1,306.34 = 506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.17/1,306.34 = 506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.17x = 1,306.34 × 506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.17x = 661,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,086.42/871.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.85

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