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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,308.96 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,308.96 and 707.54 is: 1,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,308.96 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,308.96 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,308.96 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 926,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,135.01/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.62

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