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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.20, 1,306.68 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.20, 1,306.68 and 583.12 is: 873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.20 : 1,306.68 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.20/1,306.68 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.20x = 1,306.68 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.20x = 761,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,951.24/872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.60

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