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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.23, 1,307.93 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.23, 1,307.93 and 507.12 is: 760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.23 : 1,307.93 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.23/1,307.93 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.23x = 1,307.93 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.23x = 663,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,277.46/872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.44

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