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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.82, 1,306.80 and 542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.82, 1,306.80 and 542.75 is: 813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.82 : 1,306.80 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.82/1,306.80 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.82x = 1,306.80 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.82x = 709,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,259.17/871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.54

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