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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.32, 1,309.08 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.32, 1,309.08 and 506.80 is: 760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.32 : 1,309.08 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.32/1,309.08 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.32x = 1,309.08 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.32x = 663,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,441.74/872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.55

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