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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.14, 1,203.30 and 540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.14, 1,203.30 and 540.58 is: 745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.14 : 1,203.30 = 540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.14/1,203.30 = 540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.14x = 1,203.30 × 540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.14x = 650,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,479.91/872.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.84

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