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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.26, 1,305.67 and 481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.26, 1,305.67 and 481.45 is: 721.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.26 : 1,305.67 = 481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.26/1,305.67 = 481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.26x = 1,305.67 × 481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.26x = 628,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,608.29/871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.50

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