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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,308.96 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,308.96 and 439.92 is: 659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,308.96 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,308.96 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,308.96 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 575,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,837.68/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.88

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