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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.97, 1,307.52 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.97, 1,307.52 and 377.87 is: 566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.97 : 1,307.52 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.97/1,307.52 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.97x = 1,307.52 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.97x = 494,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,066.04/871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.61

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