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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.74, 1,307.40 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.74, 1,307.40 and 439.48 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.74 : 1,307.40 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.74/1,307.40 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.74x = 1,307.40 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.74x = 574,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,576.15/872.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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