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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.62, 1,306.61 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.62, 1,306.61 and 432.60 is: 648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.62 : 1,306.61 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.62/1,306.61 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.62x = 1,306.61 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.62x = 565,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,239.49/871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.49

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