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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.20, 1,305.72 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.20, 1,305.72 and 383.76 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.20 : 1,305.72 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.20/1,305.72 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.20x = 1,305.72 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.20x = 501,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,083.11/871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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