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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.62, 1,305.04 and 562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.62, 1,305.04 and 562.71 is: 842.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.62 : 1,305.04 = 562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.62/1,305.04 = 562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.62x = 1,305.04 × 562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.62x = 734,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,359.06/871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.52

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