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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.24, 1,307.54 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.24, 1,307.54 and 438.89 is: 657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.24 : 1,307.54 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.24/1,307.54 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.24x = 1,307.54 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.24x = 573,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,860.79/872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.92

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