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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.75, 1,309.16 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.75, 1,309.16 and 295.67 is: 443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.75 : 1,309.16 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.75/1,309.16 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.75x = 1,309.16 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.75x = 387,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,077.86/872.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.52

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