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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,308.22 and 482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,308.22 and 482.36 is: 722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,308.22 = 482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,308.22 = 482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,308.22 × 482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 631,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,033.00/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.88

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