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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.08, 1,302.82 and 867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.08, 1,302.82 and 867.28 is: 1,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.08 : 1,302.82 = 867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.08/1,302.82 = 867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.08x = 1,302.82 × 867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.08x = 1,129,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,909.73/872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.65

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