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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.64, 1,307.48 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.64, 1,307.48 and 294.51 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.64 : 1,307.48 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.64/1,307.48 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.64x = 1,307.48 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.64x = 385,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,064.46/871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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