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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.03, 1,203.42 and 518.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.03, 1,203.42 and 518.00 is: 714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.03 : 1,203.42 = 518.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.03/1,203.42 = 518.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.03x = 1,203.42 × 518.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.03x = 623,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,367.49/872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.84

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