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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.48, 1,307.54 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.48, 1,307.54 and 432.72 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.48 : 1,307.54 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.48/1,307.54 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.48x = 1,307.54 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.48x = 565,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,799.79/871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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