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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.70, 1,306.26 and 459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.70, 1,306.26 and 459.57 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.70 : 1,306.26 = 459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.70/1,306.26 = 459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.70x = 1,306.26 × 459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.70x = 600,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,322.81/871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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