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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,306.72 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,306.72 and 481.36 is: 721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,306.72 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,306.72 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,306.72 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 629,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,003.88/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.38

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