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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.08, 1,204.68 and 697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.08, 1,204.68 and 697.04 is: 962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.08 : 1,204.68 = 697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.08/1,204.68 = 697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.08x = 1,204.68 × 697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.08x = 839,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,710.15/872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.88

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