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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,306 and 563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,306 and 563.74 is: 844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,306 = 563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,306 = 563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,306 × 563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 736,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,244.44/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.98

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