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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.23, 1,309.02 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.23, 1,309.02 and 455.35 is: 683.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.23 : 1,309.02 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.23/1,309.02 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.23x = 1,309.02 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.23x = 596,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,062.26/872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.38

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