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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.38, 1,307.16 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.38, 1,307.16 and 383.94 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.38 : 1,307.16 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.38/1,307.16 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.38x = 1,307.16 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.38x = 501,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,871.01/871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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