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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.89, 1,309.34 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.89, 1,309.34 and 295.75 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.89 : 1,309.34 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.89/1,309.34 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.89x = 1,309.34 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.89x = 387,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,235.83/872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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