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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.78, 1,308.36 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.78, 1,308.36 and 295.26 is: 442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.78 : 1,308.36 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.78/1,308.36 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.78x = 1,308.36 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.78x = 386,306.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,306.37/872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.62

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