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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.21, 1,305.67 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.21, 1,305.67 and 383.84 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.21 : 1,305.67 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.21/1,305.67 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.21x = 1,305.67 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.21x = 501,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,166.50/871.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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