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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.42, 1,305.77 and 506.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.42, 1,305.77 and 506.38 is: 758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.42 : 1,305.77 = 506.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.42/1,305.77 = 506.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.42x = 1,305.77 × 506.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.42x = 661,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,209.28/871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.78

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