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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.60, 1,307.40 and 652.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.60, 1,307.40 and 652.90 is: 979.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.60 : 1,307.40 = 652.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.60/1,307.40 = 652.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.60x = 1,307.40 × 652.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.60x = 853,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,601.46/871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.35

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