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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.12, 1,204.10 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.12, 1,204.10 and 541.04 is: 746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.12 : 1,204.10 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.12/1,204.10 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.12x = 1,204.10 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.12x = 651,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,457.54/872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.99

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