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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.93, 1,308.84 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.93, 1,308.84 and 379.66 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.93 : 1,308.84 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.93/1,308.84 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.93x = 1,308.84 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.93x = 496,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,914.19/872.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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