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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.26, 1,308.78 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.26, 1,308.78 and 433.95 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.26 : 1,308.78 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.26/1,308.78 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.26x = 1,308.78 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.26x = 567,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,945.08/872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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