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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.83, 1,309.10 and 248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.83, 1,309.10 and 248.17 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.83 : 1,309.10 = 248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.83/1,309.10 = 248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.83x = 1,309.10 × 248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.83x = 324,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,880.97/872.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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