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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.47, 1,306.80 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.47, 1,306.80 and 384.66 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.47 : 1,306.80 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.47/1,306.80 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.47x = 1,306.80 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.47x = 502,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,673.69/871.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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