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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.96, 1,307.54 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.96, 1,307.54 and 385.44 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.96 : 1,307.54 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.96/1,307.54 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.96x = 1,307.54 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.96x = 503,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,978.22/871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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