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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.92, 1,306.17 and 505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.92, 1,306.17 and 505.94 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.92 : 1,306.17 = 505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.92/1,306.17 = 505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.92x = 1,306.17 × 505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.92x = 660,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,843.65/871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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