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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.13, 1,203.30 and 540.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.13, 1,203.30 and 540.57 is: 745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.13 : 1,203.30 = 540.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.13/1,203.30 = 540.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.13x = 1,203.30 × 540.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.13x = 650,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,467.88/872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.84

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