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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,309.71 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,309.71 and 288.13 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,309.71 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,309.71 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,309.71 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 377,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,366.94/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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