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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.06, 1,204.38 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.06, 1,204.38 and 541.27 is: 747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.06 : 1,204.38 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.06/1,204.38 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.06x = 1,204.38 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.06x = 651,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,894.76/872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.54

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