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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,307.72 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,307.72 and 439.82 is: 659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,307.72 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,307.72 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,307.72 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 575,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,152.67/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.17

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