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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.80, 1,305.46 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.80, 1,305.46 and 524.76 is: 785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.80 : 1,305.46 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.80/1,305.46 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.80x = 1,305.46 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.80x = 685,053.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,053.19/871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.79

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