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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.18, 1,203.06 and 706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.18, 1,203.06 and 706.40 is: 974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.18 : 1,203.06 = 706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.18/1,203.06 = 706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.18x = 1,203.06 × 706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.18x = 849,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,841.58/872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.39

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