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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.44, 1,305.44 and 524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.44, 1,305.44 and 524.87 is: 786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.44 : 1,305.44 = 524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.44/1,305.44 = 524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.44x = 1,305.44 × 524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.44x = 685,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,177.14/871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.26

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