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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.83, 1,309.24 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.83, 1,309.24 and 439.88 is: 659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.83 : 1,309.24 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.83/1,309.24 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.83x = 1,309.24 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.83x = 575,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,908.49/872.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.82

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