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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,306.35 and 597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,306.35 and 597.66 is: 895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,306.35 = 597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,306.35 = 597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,306.35 × 597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 780,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,753.14/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.01

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