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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.86, 1,310.40 and 690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.86, 1,310.40 and 690.40 is: 1,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.86 : 1,310.40 = 690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.86/1,310.40 = 690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.86x = 1,310.40 × 690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.86x = 904,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,700.16/872.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.48

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