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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.67, 1,309.01 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.67, 1,309.01 and 295.50 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.67 : 1,309.01 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.67/1,309.01 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.67x = 1,309.01 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.67x = 386,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,810.98/872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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