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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.55, 1,307.33 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.55, 1,307.33 and 294.83 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.55 : 1,307.33 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.55/1,307.33 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.55x = 1,307.33 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.55x = 385,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,444.11/871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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