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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.67, 1,307.10 and 351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.67, 1,307.10 and 351.25 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.67 : 1,307.10 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.67/1,307.10 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.67x = 1,307.10 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.67x = 459,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,118.88/871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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