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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,308.52 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,308.52 and 549.96 is: 824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,308.52 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,308.52 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,308.52 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 719,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,633.66/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.95

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