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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.44, 1,308.93 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.44, 1,308.93 and 502.68 is: 754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.44 : 1,308.93 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.44/1,308.93 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.44x = 1,308.93 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.44x = 657,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,972.93/872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.18

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