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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.82, 1,309.50 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.82, 1,309.50 and 352.98 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.82 : 1,309.50 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.82/1,309.50 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.82x = 1,309.50 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.82x = 462,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,227.31/872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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