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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.68, 1,306.36 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.68, 1,306.36 and 437.88 is: 656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.68 : 1,306.36 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.68/1,306.36 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.68x = 1,306.36 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.68x = 572,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,028.92/871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.24

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