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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.77, 1,308.64 and 434.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.77, 1,308.64 and 434.00 is: 650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.77 : 1,308.64 = 434.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.77/1,308.64 = 434.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.77x = 1,308.64 × 434.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.77x = 567,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,952.76/872.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.75

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