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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.30, 1,308.90 and 482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.30, 1,308.90 and 482.23 is: 723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.30 : 1,308.90 = 482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.30/1,308.90 = 482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.30x = 1,308.90 × 482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.30x = 631,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,181.89/872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.59

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