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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.98, 1,305.95 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.98, 1,305.95 and 507.08 is: 759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.98 : 1,305.95 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.98/1,305.95 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.98x = 1,305.95 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.98x = 662,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,212.06/871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.43

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