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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,307.20 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,307.20 and 439 is: 657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,307.20 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,307.20 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,307.20 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 573,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,860.80/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.49

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