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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.02, 1,308.30 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.02, 1,308.30 and 487 is: 730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.02 : 1,308.30 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.02/1,308.30 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.02x = 1,308.30 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.02x = 637,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,142.10/872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.65

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