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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.16, 1,309.32 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.16, 1,309.32 and 582.72 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.16 : 1,309.32 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.16/1,309.32 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.16x = 1,309.32 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.16x = 762,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,966.95/872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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