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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,309.12 and 581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,309.12 and 581.22 is: 872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,309.12 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,309.12 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,309.12 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 760,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,886.73/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.04

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