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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.52, 1,307.76 and 666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.52, 1,307.76 and 666.38 is: 998.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.52 : 1,307.76 = 666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.52/1,307.76 = 666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.52x = 1,307.76 × 666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.52x = 871,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,458.57/872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.78

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