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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.89, 1,309.01 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.89, 1,309.01 and 352.61 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.89 : 1,309.01 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.89/1,309.01 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.89x = 1,309.01 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.89x = 461,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,570.02/872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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