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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.74, 1,306.86 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.74, 1,306.86 and 352.12 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.74 : 1,306.86 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.74/1,306.86 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.74x = 1,306.86 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.74x = 460,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,171.54/871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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