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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,309.41 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,309.41 and 482.96 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,309.41 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,309.41 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,309.41 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 632,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,386.11/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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