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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.89, 1,308.60 and 612.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.89, 1,308.60 and 612.13 is: 917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.89 : 1,308.60 = 612.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.89/1,308.60 = 612.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.89x = 1,308.60 × 612.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.89x = 801,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,033.32/872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.68

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