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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.75, 1,309.17 and 352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.75, 1,309.17 and 352.75 is: 529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.75 : 1,309.17 = 352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.75/1,309.17 = 352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.75x = 1,309.17 × 352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.75x = 461,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,809.72/872.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.14

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