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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.44, 1,304.34 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.44, 1,304.34 and 475.59 is: 711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.44 : 1,304.34 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.44/1,304.34 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.44x = 1,304.34 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.44x = 620,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,331.06/871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.85

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