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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.18, 1,203.82 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.18, 1,203.82 and 561.14 is: 774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.18 : 1,203.82 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.18/1,203.82 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.18x = 1,203.82 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.18x = 675,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,511.55/872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.51

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