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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.62, 1,310.16 and 579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.62, 1,310.16 and 579.28 is: 869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.62 : 1,310.16 = 579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.62/1,310.16 = 579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.62x = 1,310.16 × 579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.62x = 758,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,949.48/872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.74

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