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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.35, 1,309.16 and 345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.35, 1,309.16 and 345.34 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.35 : 1,309.16 = 345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.35/1,309.16 = 345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.35x = 1,309.16 × 345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.35x = 452,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,105.31/872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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