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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.71, 1,308.11 and 655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.71, 1,308.11 and 655.83 is: 984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.71 : 1,308.11 = 655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.71/1,308.11 = 655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.71x = 1,308.11 × 655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.71x = 857,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,894.50/871.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.15

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