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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,331.25 and 871.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,331.25 and 871.41 is: 1,298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,331.25 = 871.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,331.25 = 871.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,331.25 × 871.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 1,160,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,064.56/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.66

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