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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.60, 1,307.55 and 583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.60, 1,307.55 and 583.70 is: 874.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.60 : 1,307.55 = 583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.60/1,307.55 = 583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.60x = 1,307.55 × 583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.60x = 763,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,216.94/872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.65

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