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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872, 1,204.32 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872, 1,204.32 and 595.52 is: 822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872 : 1,204.32 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872/1,204.32 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872x = 1,204.32 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872x = 717,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,196.65/872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.47

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