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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.62, 1,309 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.62, 1,309 and 295.50 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.62 : 1,309 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.62/1,309 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.62x = 1,309 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.62x = 386,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,809.50/872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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