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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.93, 1,306.08 and 538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.93, 1,306.08 and 538.18 is: 805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.93 : 1,306.08 = 538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.93/1,306.08 = 538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.93x = 1,306.08 × 538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.93x = 702,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,906.13/872.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.23

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