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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.38, 1,306.67 and 481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.38, 1,306.67 and 481.28 is: 721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.38 : 1,306.67 = 481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.38/1,306.67 = 481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.38x = 1,306.67 × 481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.38x = 628,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,865.20/871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.69

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