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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.30, 1,306.38 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.30, 1,306.38 and 383.92 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.30 : 1,306.38 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.30/1,306.38 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.30x = 1,306.38 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.30x = 501,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,545.41/871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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