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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.72, 1,307.77 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.72, 1,307.77 and 433.20 is: 649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.72 : 1,307.77 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.72/1,307.77 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.72x = 1,307.77 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.72x = 566,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,527.07/871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.90

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