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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.93, 1,307.90 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.93, 1,307.90 and 255.63 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.93 : 1,307.90 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.93/1,307.90 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.93x = 1,307.90 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.93x = 334,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,338.48/871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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