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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,299.99 and 870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,299.99 and 870.93 is: 1,297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,299.99 = 870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,299.99 = 870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,299.99 × 870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 1,132,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,200.29/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.98

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