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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.31, 1,306.83 and 433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.31, 1,306.83 and 433.05 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.31 : 1,306.83 = 433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.31/1,306.83 = 433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.31x = 1,306.83 × 433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.31x = 565,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,922.73/872.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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