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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.23, 1,306.86 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.23, 1,306.86 and 384.15 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.23 : 1,306.86 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.23/1,306.86 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.23x = 1,306.86 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.23x = 502,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,030.27/871.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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