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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.50, 1,308.97 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.50, 1,308.97 and 433.96 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.50 : 1,308.97 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.50/1,308.97 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.50x = 1,308.97 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.50x = 568,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,041.58/872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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