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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.74, 1,308.29 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.74, 1,308.29 and 439.39 is: 658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.74 : 1,308.29 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.74/1,308.29 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.74x = 1,308.29 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.74x = 574,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,843.00/872.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.67

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