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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.55, 1,304.44 and 620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.55, 1,304.44 and 620.12 is: 928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.55 : 1,304.44 = 620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.55/1,304.44 = 620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.55x = 1,304.44 × 620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.55x = 808,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,909.33/871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.13

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