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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.59, 1,306.47 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.59, 1,306.47 and 378.27 is: 567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.59 : 1,306.47 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.59/1,306.47 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.59x = 1,306.47 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.59x = 494,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,198.41/871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.01

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