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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.05, 1,308.52 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.05, 1,308.52 and 481.98 is: 723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.05 : 1,308.52 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.05/1,308.52 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.05x = 1,308.52 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.05x = 630,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,674.05/872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.21

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