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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.38, 1,308.57 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.38, 1,308.57 and 547.98 is: 821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.38 : 1,308.57 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.38/1,308.57 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.38x = 1,308.57 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.38x = 717,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,070.19/872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.97

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