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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.88, 1,308.15 and 762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.88, 1,308.15 and 762.92 is: 1,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.88 : 1,308.15 = 762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.88/1,308.15 = 762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.88x = 1,308.15 × 762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.88x = 998,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,012.16/872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.36

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