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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,309.82 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,309.82 and 434.21 is: 651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,309.82 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,309.82 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,309.82 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 568,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,728.22/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.53

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