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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.18, 1,306.37 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.18, 1,306.37 and 542.12 is: 812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.18 : 1,306.37 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.18/1,306.37 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.18x = 1,306.37 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.18x = 708,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,204.13/871.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.93

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