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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.92, 1,307.84 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.92, 1,307.84 and 433.01 is: 649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.92 : 1,307.84 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.92/1,307.84 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.92x = 1,307.84 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.92x = 566,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,302.34/871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.49

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