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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.88, 1,310.49 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.88, 1,310.49 and 559.68 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.88 : 1,310.49 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.88/1,310.49 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.88x = 1,310.49 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.88x = 733,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,455.04/872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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