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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,304.91 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,304.91 and 651.11 is: 974.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,304.91 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,304.91 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,304.91 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 849,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,633.43/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.62

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