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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.25, 1,307.79 and 455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.25, 1,307.79 and 455.91 is: 683.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.25 : 1,307.79 = 455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.25/1,307.79 = 455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.25x = 1,307.79 × 455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.25x = 596,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,234.54/872.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.56

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