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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.36, 1,301.56 and 831.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.36, 1,301.56 and 831.08 is: 1,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.36 : 1,301.56 = 831.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.36/1,301.56 = 831.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.36x = 1,301.56 × 831.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.36x = 1,081,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,700.48/872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.97

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