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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.62, 1,307.43 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.62, 1,307.43 and 294.90 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.62 : 1,307.43 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.62/1,307.43 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.62x = 1,307.43 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.62x = 385,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,553.10/871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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