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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.28, 1,306.92 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.28, 1,306.92 and 531.44 is: 797.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.28 : 1,306.92 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.28/1,306.92 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.28x = 1,306.92 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.28x = 694,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,549.56/871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.16

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