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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.93, 1,308.08 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.93, 1,308.08 and 433.42 is: 650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.93 : 1,308.08 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.93/1,308.08 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.93x = 1,308.08 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.93x = 566,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,948.03/871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.22

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