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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.98, 1,308.27 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.98, 1,308.27 and 546.96 is: 820.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.98 : 1,308.27 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.98/1,308.27 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.98x = 1,308.27 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.98x = 715,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,571.36/871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.63

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