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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.25, 1,308.41 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.25, 1,308.41 and 295.17 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.25 : 1,308.41 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.25/1,308.41 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.25x = 1,308.41 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.25x = 386,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,201.90/872.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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