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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.18, 1,308.27 and 584.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.18, 1,308.27 and 584.18 is: 876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.18 : 1,308.27 = 584.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.18/1,308.27 = 584.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.18x = 1,308.27 × 584.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.18x = 764,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,265.17/872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.27

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