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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,309.50 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,309.50 and 584.28 is: 875.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,309.50 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,309.50 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,309.50 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 765,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,114.66/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.70

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