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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.06, 1,306.08 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.06, 1,306.08 and 524.63 is: 785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.06 : 1,306.08 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.06/1,306.08 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.06x = 1,306.08 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.06x = 685,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,208.75/872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.74

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