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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.16, 1,203.60 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.16, 1,203.60 and 523.20 is: 722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.16 : 1,203.60 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.16/1,203.60 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.16x = 1,203.60 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.16x = 629,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,723.52/872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.03

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