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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.68, 1,309.12 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.68, 1,309.12 and 295.58 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.68 : 1,309.12 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.68/1,309.12 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.68x = 1,309.12 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.68x = 386,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,949.69/872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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