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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.70, 1,307.43 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.70, 1,307.43 and 583.62 is: 874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.70 : 1,307.43 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.70/1,307.43 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.70x = 1,307.43 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.70x = 763,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,042.30/872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.35

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