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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.86, 1,307.79 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.86, 1,307.79 and 358.26 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.86 : 1,307.79 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.86/1,307.79 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.86x = 1,307.79 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.86x = 468,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,528.85/871.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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