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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.29, 1,309.38 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.29, 1,309.38 and 526.47 is: 790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.29 : 1,309.38 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.29/1,309.38 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.29x = 1,309.38 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.29x = 689,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,349.29/872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.28

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