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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.05, 1,202.97 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.05, 1,202.97 and 540.36 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.05 : 1,202.97 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.05/1,202.97 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.05x = 1,202.97 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.05x = 650,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,036.87/872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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