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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,303.70 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,303.70 and 536.61 is: 802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,303.70 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,303.70 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,303.70 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 699,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,575.77/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.89

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