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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,309.80 and 691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,309.80 and 691.36 is: 1,037.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,309.80 = 691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,309.80 = 691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,309.80 × 691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 905,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,543.33/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.52

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