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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.75, 1,308.03 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.75, 1,308.03 and 439.21 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.75 : 1,308.03 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.75/1,308.03 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.75x = 1,308.03 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.75x = 574,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,499.86/871.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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