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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,305.72 and 678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,305.72 and 678.24 is: 1,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,305.72 = 678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,305.72 = 678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,305.72 × 678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 885,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,591.53/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.10

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