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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,307.61 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,307.61 and 294.44 is: 441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,307.61 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,307.61 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,307.61 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 385,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,006.15/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.74

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