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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,307.61 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,307.61 and 294.75 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,307.61 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,307.61 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,307.61 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 385,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,418.05/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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