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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.10, 1,306.69 and 579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.10, 1,306.69 and 579.20 is: 867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.10 : 1,306.69 = 579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.10/1,306.69 = 579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.10x = 1,306.69 × 579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.10x = 756,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,834.85/872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.83

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