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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.80, 1,307.70 and 526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.80, 1,307.70 and 526.20 is: 789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.80 : 1,307.70 = 526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.80/1,307.70 = 526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.80x = 1,307.70 × 526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.80x = 688,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,111.74/871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.30

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