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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.46, 1,308.87 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.46, 1,308.87 and 295.34 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.46 : 1,308.87 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.46/1,308.87 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.46x = 1,308.87 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.46x = 386,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,555.12/872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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