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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.67, 1,305.75 and 524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.67, 1,305.75 and 524.81 is: 786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.67 : 1,305.75 = 524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.67/1,305.75 = 524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.67x = 1,305.75 × 524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.67x = 685,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,264.13/871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.16

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