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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.90, 1,307.64 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.90, 1,307.64 and 656.72 is: 983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.90 : 1,307.64 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.90/1,307.64 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.90x = 1,307.64 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.90x = 858,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,753.34/872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.79

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