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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.66, 1,308.36 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.66, 1,308.36 and 440.12 is: 659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.66 : 1,308.36 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.66/1,308.36 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.66x = 1,308.36 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.66x = 575,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,835.40/872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.86

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