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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,311.27 and 658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,311.27 and 658.70 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,311.27 = 658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,311.27 = 658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,311.27 × 658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 863,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,723.70/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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