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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.16, 1,202.82 and 733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.16, 1,202.82 and 733.68 is: 1,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.16 : 1,202.82 = 733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.16/1,202.82 = 733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.16x = 1,202.82 × 733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.16x = 882,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,484.98/872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.84

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