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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,309.82 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,309.82 and 580.62 is: 871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,309.82 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,309.82 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,309.82 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 760,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,507.69/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.23

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