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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,307.93 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,307.93 and 255.62 is: 383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,307.93 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,307.93 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,307.93 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 334,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,335.06/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.44

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