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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.04, 1,308.18 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.04, 1,308.18 and 294.72 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.04 : 1,308.18 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.04/1,308.18 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.04x = 1,308.18 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.04x = 385,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,546.81/872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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