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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.22, 1,305.99 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.22, 1,305.99 and 293.78 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.22 : 1,305.99 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.22/1,305.99 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.22x = 1,305.99 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.22x = 383,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,673.74/871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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