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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,307.10 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,307.10 and 501.48 is: 752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,307.10 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,307.10 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,307.10 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 655,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,484.51/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.08

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