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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.65, 1,307.12 and 506.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.65, 1,307.12 and 506.69 is: 759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.65 : 1,307.12 = 506.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.65/1,307.12 = 506.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.65x = 1,307.12 × 506.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.65x = 662,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,302.10/871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.83

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