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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,308.29 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,308.29 and 440.19 is: 659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,308.29 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,308.29 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,308.29 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 575,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,893.97/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.74

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