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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.77, 1,307.23 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.77, 1,307.23 and 506.66 is: 759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.77 : 1,307.23 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.77/1,307.23 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.77x = 1,307.23 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.77x = 662,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,323.15/871.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.75

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