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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.60, 1,308.86 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.60, 1,308.86 and 295.47 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.60 : 1,308.86 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.60/1,308.86 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.60x = 1,308.86 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.60x = 386,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,728.49/872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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