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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.35, 1,307.12 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.35, 1,307.12 and 294.09 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.35 : 1,307.12 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.35/1,307.12 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.35x = 1,307.12 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.35x = 384,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,409.45/871.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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