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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.55, 1,308.48 and 506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.55, 1,308.48 and 506.60 is: 760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.55 : 1,308.48 = 506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.55/1,308.48 = 506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.55x = 1,308.48 × 506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.55x = 662,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,866.89/871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.57

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