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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.06, 1,308.24 and 385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.06, 1,308.24 and 385.11 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.06 : 1,308.24 = 385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.06/1,308.24 = 385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.06x = 1,308.24 × 385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.06x = 503,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,816.31/872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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