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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.66, 1,307.80 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.66, 1,307.80 and 482.08 is: 722.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.66 : 1,307.80 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.66/1,307.80 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.66x = 1,307.80 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.66x = 630,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,464.22/872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.46

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