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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.12, 1,308.54 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.12, 1,308.54 and 525.44 is: 788.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.12 : 1,308.54 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.12/1,308.54 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.12x = 1,308.54 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.12x = 687,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,559.26/872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.38

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