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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.46, 1,306.78 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.46, 1,306.78 and 377.36 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.46 : 1,306.78 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.46/1,306.78 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.46x = 1,306.78 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.46x = 493,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,126.50/871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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