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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.57, 1,308.96 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.57, 1,308.96 and 433.96 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.57 : 1,308.96 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.57/1,308.96 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.57x = 1,308.96 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.57x = 568,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,033.01/872.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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