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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.18, 1,305.95 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.18, 1,305.95 and 432.16 is: 647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.18 : 1,305.95 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.18/1,305.95 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.18x = 1,305.95 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.18x = 564,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,373.93/871.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.83

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