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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,307.73 and 597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,307.73 and 597.53 is: 895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,307.73 = 597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,307.73 = 597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,307.73 × 597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 781,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,404.92/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.82

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