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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,307.49 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,307.49 and 294.78 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,307.49 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,307.49 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,307.49 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 385,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,421.90/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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