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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,306.97 and 820.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,306.97 and 820.59 is: 1,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,306.97 = 820.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,306.97 = 820.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,306.97 × 820.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 1,072,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,486.51/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.88

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