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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.30, 1,304.55 and 679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.30, 1,304.55 and 679.30 is: 1,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.30 : 1,304.55 = 679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.30/1,304.55 = 679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.30x = 1,304.55 × 679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.30x = 886,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,180.82/871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.08

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