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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.96, 1,310.08 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.96, 1,310.08 and 439.68 is: 659.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.96 : 1,310.08 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.96/1,310.08 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.96x = 1,310.08 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.96x = 576,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,015.97/872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.84

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