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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.52, 1,307.79 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.52, 1,307.79 and 433.22 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.52 : 1,307.79 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.52/1,307.79 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.52x = 1,307.79 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.52x = 566,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,564.05/872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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