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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.58, 1,306.95 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.58, 1,306.95 and 506.48 is: 759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.58 : 1,306.95 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.58/1,306.95 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.58x = 1,306.95 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.58x = 661,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,937.50/871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.47

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