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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.55, 1,307.82 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.55, 1,307.82 and 384.60 is: 576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.55 : 1,307.82 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.55/1,307.82 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.55x = 1,307.82 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.55x = 502,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,987.57/872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.46

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