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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.51, 1,308.66 and 667.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.51, 1,308.66 and 667.47 is: 1,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.51 : 1,308.66 = 667.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.51/1,308.66 = 667.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.51x = 1,308.66 × 667.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.51x = 873,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,493.69/872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.13

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