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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.62, 1,307.66 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.62, 1,307.66 and 385.02 is: 577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.62 : 1,307.66 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.62/1,307.66 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.62x = 1,307.66 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.62x = 503,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,473.33/871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.63

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