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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,310.68 and 844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,310.68 and 844.86 is: 1,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,310.68 = 844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,310.68 = 844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,310.68 × 844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 1,107,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,347.08/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.57

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