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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.42, 1,309.05 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.42, 1,309.05 and 433.71 is: 650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.42 : 1,309.05 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.42/1,309.05 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.42x = 1,309.05 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.42x = 567,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,748.08/872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.77

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