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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.02, 1,307.35 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.02, 1,307.35 and 432.60 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.02 : 1,307.35 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.02/1,307.35 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.02x = 1,307.35 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.02x = 565,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,559.61/872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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