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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,307.52 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,307.52 and 440.22 is: 659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,307.52 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,307.52 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,307.52 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 575,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,596.45/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.51

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