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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.52, 1,306.98 and 699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.52, 1,306.98 and 699.48 is: 1,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.52 : 1,306.98 = 699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.52/1,306.98 = 699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.52x = 1,306.98 × 699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.52x = 914,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,206.37/872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.78

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