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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.30, 1,305.99 and 688.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.30, 1,305.99 and 688.90 is: 1,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.30 : 1,305.99 = 688.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.30/1,305.99 = 688.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.30x = 1,305.99 × 688.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.30x = 899,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,696.51/871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.59

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