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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,309.01 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,309.01 and 385.61 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,309.01 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,309.01 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,309.01 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 504,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,768.41/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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