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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.58, 1,307.37 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.58, 1,307.37 and 438.63 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.58 : 1,307.37 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.58/1,307.37 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.58x = 1,307.37 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.58x = 573,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,451.70/871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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