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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.08, 1,308.16 and 585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.08, 1,308.16 and 585.92 is: 878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.08 : 1,308.16 = 585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.08/1,308.16 = 585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.08x = 1,308.16 × 585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.08x = 766,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,477.11/872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.91

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