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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.34, 1,307.14 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.34, 1,307.14 and 548.96 is: 823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.34 : 1,307.14 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.34/1,307.14 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.34x = 1,307.14 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.34x = 717,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,559.67/871.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.52

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