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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.32, 1,310.92 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.32, 1,310.92 and 507.20 is: 762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.32 : 1,310.92 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.32/1,310.92 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.32x = 1,310.92 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.32x = 664,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,898.62/872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.22

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