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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.99, 1,307.05 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.99, 1,307.05 and 432.63 is: 648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.99 : 1,307.05 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.99/1,307.05 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.99x = 1,307.05 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.99x = 565,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,469.04/871.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.48

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