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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.11, 1,308.03 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.11, 1,308.03 and 287.11 is: 430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.11 : 1,308.03 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.11/1,308.03 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.11x = 1,308.03 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.11x = 375,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,548.49/872.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.62

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