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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872, 1,203.52 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872, 1,203.52 and 504 is: 695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872 : 1,203.52 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872/1,203.52 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872x = 1,203.52 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872x = 606,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,574.08/872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.61

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