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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,308.96 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,308.96 and 583.20 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,308.96 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,308.96 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,308.96 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 763,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,385.47/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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