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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.66, 1,306.31 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.66, 1,306.31 and 481.08 is: 720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.66 : 1,306.31 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.66/1,306.31 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.66x = 1,306.31 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.66x = 628,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,437.21/871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.96

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