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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.58, 1,307.28 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.58, 1,307.28 and 482.04 is: 722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.58 : 1,307.28 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.58/1,307.28 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.58x = 1,307.28 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.58x = 630,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,161.25/872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.18

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