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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.04, 1,204.04 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.04, 1,204.04 and 610.40 is: 842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.04 : 1,204.04 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.04/1,204.04 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.04x = 1,204.04 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.04x = 734,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,946.02/872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.79

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