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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.58, 1,305.81 and 461.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.58, 1,305.81 and 461.00 is: 690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.58 : 1,305.81 = 461.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.58/1,305.81 = 461.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.58x = 1,305.81 × 461.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.58x = 601,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,971.88/871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.67

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