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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.33, 1,307.44 and 579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.33, 1,307.44 and 579.03 is: 868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.33 : 1,307.44 = 579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.33/1,307.44 = 579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.33x = 1,307.44 × 579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.33x = 757,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,046.98/871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.84

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