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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872, 1,308.36 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872, 1,308.36 and 530 is: 795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872 : 1,308.36 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872/1,308.36 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872x = 1,308.36 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872x = 693,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,430.80/872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.22

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