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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.74, 1,306.86 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.74, 1,306.86 and 438.66 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.74 : 1,306.86 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.74/1,306.86 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.74x = 1,306.86 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.74x = 573,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,267.21/871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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