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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.19, 1,304.88 and 675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.19, 1,304.88 and 675.69 is: 1,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.19 : 1,304.88 = 675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.19/1,304.88 = 675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.19x = 1,304.88 × 675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.19x = 881,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,694.37/872.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.90

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