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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.85, 1,309.23 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.85, 1,309.23 and 295.72 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.85 : 1,309.23 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.85/1,309.23 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.85x = 1,309.23 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.85x = 387,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,166.23/872.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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