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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.62, 1,307.43 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.62, 1,307.43 and 384.54 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.62 : 1,307.43 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.62/1,307.43 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.62x = 1,307.43 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.62x = 502,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,759.13/871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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