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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.98, 1,307.70 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.98, 1,307.70 and 385.44 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.98 : 1,307.70 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.98/1,307.70 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.98x = 1,307.70 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.98x = 504,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,039.89/871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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