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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.16, 1,308.45 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.16, 1,308.45 and 287.19 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.16 : 1,308.45 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.16/1,308.45 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.16x = 1,308.45 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.16x = 375,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,773.76/872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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