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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,308.16 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,308.16 and 378.74 is: 567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,308.16 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,308.16 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,308.16 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 495,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,452.52/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.57

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