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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.04, 1,306.86 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.04, 1,306.86 and 481.46 is: 721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.04 : 1,306.86 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.04/1,306.86 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.04x = 1,306.86 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.04x = 629,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,194.28/872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.52

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