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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.06, 1,307.52 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.06, 1,307.52 and 579.24 is: 868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.06 : 1,307.52 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.06/1,307.52 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.06x = 1,307.52 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.06x = 757,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,367.88/872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.49

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