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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.89, 1,307.56 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.89, 1,307.56 and 294.63 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.89 : 1,307.56 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.89/1,307.56 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.89x = 1,307.56 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.89x = 385,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,238.39/871.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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