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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.03, 1,306.82 and 655.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.03, 1,306.82 and 655.35 is: 982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.03 : 1,306.82 = 655.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.03/1,306.82 = 655.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.03x = 1,306.82 × 655.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.03x = 856,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,421.21/872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.11

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