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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,309.56 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,309.56 and 576.36 is: 864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,309.56 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,309.56 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,309.56 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 754,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,778.00/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.22

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