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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.53, 1,308.10 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.53, 1,308.10 and 597.78 is: 896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.53 : 1,308.10 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.53/1,308.10 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.53x = 1,308.10 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.53x = 781,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,956.02/872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.19

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