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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,307.34 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,307.34 and 294.50 is: 441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,307.34 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,307.34 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,307.34 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 385,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,011.63/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.65

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