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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.88, 1,308.14 and 482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.88, 1,308.14 and 482.30 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.88 : 1,308.14 = 482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.88/1,308.14 = 482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.88x = 1,308.14 × 482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.88x = 630,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,906.97/872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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