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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.87, 1,308.97 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.87, 1,308.97 and 352.73 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.87 : 1,308.97 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.87/1,308.97 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.87x = 1,308.97 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.87x = 461,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,706.44/872.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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