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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,307.22 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,307.22 and 710.52 is: 1,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,307.22 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,307.22 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,307.22 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 928,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,805.95/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.98

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