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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.22, 1,308.38 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.22, 1,308.38 and 628.52 is: 941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.22 : 1,308.38 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.22/1,308.38 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.22x = 1,308.38 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.22x = 822,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,343.00/873.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.74

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