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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.93, 1,309.58 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.93, 1,309.58 and 434.42 is: 651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.93 : 1,309.58 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.93/1,309.58 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.93x = 1,309.58 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.93x = 568,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,907.74/872.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.72

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