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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.03, 1,307.61 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.03, 1,307.61 and 316.71 is: 474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.03 : 1,307.61 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.03/1,307.61 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.03x = 1,307.61 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.03x = 414,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,131.58/872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.91

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