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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.48, 1,305.82 and 782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.48, 1,305.82 and 782.96 is: 1,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.48 : 1,305.82 = 782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.48/1,305.82 = 782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.48x = 1,305.82 × 782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.48x = 1,022,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,412.62/871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.19

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