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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.88, 1,308.09 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.88, 1,308.09 and 521.64 is: 781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.88 : 1,308.09 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.88/1,308.09 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.88x = 1,308.09 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.88x = 682,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,345.21/872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.72

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