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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.24, 1,308.51 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.24, 1,308.51 and 482.09 is: 723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.24 : 1,308.51 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.24/1,308.51 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.24x = 1,308.51 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.24x = 630,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,813.04/872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.21

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