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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.29, 1,308.03 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.29, 1,308.03 and 507.18 is: 760.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.29 : 1,308.03 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.29/1,308.03 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.29x = 1,308.03 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.29x = 663,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,406.66/872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.53

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