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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,306.53 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,306.53 and 461.03 is: 691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,306.53 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,306.53 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,306.53 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 602,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,342.99/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.11

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