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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,307.69 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,307.69 and 255.56 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,307.69 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,307.69 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,307.69 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 334,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,185.44/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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