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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.52, 1,306.80 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.52, 1,306.80 and 402.48 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.52 : 1,306.80 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.52/1,306.80 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.52x = 1,306.80 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.52x = 525,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,960.86/871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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