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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.44, 1,306.08 and 459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.44, 1,306.08 and 459.56 is: 688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.44 : 1,306.08 = 459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.44/1,306.08 = 459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.44x = 1,306.08 × 459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.44x = 600,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,222.12/871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.77

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