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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.29, 1,305.90 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.29, 1,305.90 and 481.52 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.29 : 1,305.90 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.29/1,305.90 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.29x = 1,305.90 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.29x = 628,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,820.23/871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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