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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.52, 1,307.38 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.52, 1,307.38 and 597.68 is: 895.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.52 : 1,307.38 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.52/1,307.38 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.52x = 1,307.38 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.52x = 781,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,394.88/872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.56

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