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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.43, 1,309.09 and 580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.43, 1,309.09 and 580.13 is: 870.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.43 : 1,309.09 = 580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.43/1,309.09 = 580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.43x = 1,309.09 × 580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.43x = 759,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,442.38/872.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.49

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