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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.35, 1,305.95 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.35, 1,305.95 and 432.14 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.35 : 1,305.95 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.35/1,305.95 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.35x = 1,305.95 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.35x = 564,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,344.54/871.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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