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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.26, 1,306.33 and 688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.26, 1,306.33 and 688.42 is: 1,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.26 : 1,306.33 = 688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.26/1,306.33 = 688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.26x = 1,306.33 × 688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.26x = 899,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,300.26/872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.01

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