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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,308.31 and 507.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,308.31 and 507.37 is: 760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,308.31 = 507.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,308.31 = 507.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,308.31 × 507.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 663,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,797.24/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.82

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