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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,308.22 and 385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,308.22 and 385.03 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,308.22 = 385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,308.22 = 385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,308.22 × 385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 503,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,704.62/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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