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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.16, 1,305.68 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.16, 1,305.68 and 699.12 is: 1,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.16 : 1,305.68 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.16/1,305.68 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.16x = 1,305.68 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.16x = 912,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,827.00/872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.63

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