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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.43, 1,305.87 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.43, 1,305.87 and 546.18 is: 817.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.43 : 1,305.87 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.43/1,305.87 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.43x = 1,305.87 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.43x = 713,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,240.08/872.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.53

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