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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.06, 1,308.08 and 666.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.06, 1,308.08 and 666.99 is: 1,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.06 : 1,308.08 = 666.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.06/1,308.08 = 666.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.06x = 1,308.08 × 666.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.06x = 872,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,477.95/872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.49

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