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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.90, 1,308.13 and 656.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.90, 1,308.13 and 656.23 is: 983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.90 : 1,308.13 = 656.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.90/1,308.13 = 656.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.90x = 1,308.13 × 656.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.90x = 858,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,434.15/872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.43

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