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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.22, 1,306.51 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.22, 1,306.51 and 293.96 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.22 : 1,306.51 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.22/1,306.51 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.22x = 1,306.51 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.22x = 384,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,061.68/871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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