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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.04, 1,203.63 and 540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.04, 1,203.63 and 540.27 is: 745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.04 : 1,203.63 = 540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.04/1,203.63 = 540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.04x = 1,203.63 × 540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.04x = 650,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,285.18/872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.71

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