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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.20, 1,306.38 and 506.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.20, 1,306.38 and 506.09 is: 758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.20 : 1,306.38 = 506.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.20/1,306.38 = 506.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.20x = 1,306.38 × 506.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.20x = 661,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,149.12/871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.89

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