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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,309.56 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,309.56 and 385.98 is: 579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,309.56 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,309.56 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,309.56 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 505,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,463.97/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.16

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