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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.32, 1,307.54 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.32, 1,307.54 and 543.26 is: 814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.32 : 1,307.54 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.32/1,307.54 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.32x = 1,307.54 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.32x = 710,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,334.18/872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.30

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