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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.02, 1,308.48 and 865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.02, 1,308.48 and 865.36 is: 1,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.02 : 1,308.48 = 865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.02/1,308.48 = 865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.02x = 1,308.48 × 865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.02x = 1,132,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,306.25/872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.49

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