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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.18, 1,314.39 and 785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.18, 1,314.39 and 785.62 is: 1,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.18 : 1,314.39 = 785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.18/1,314.39 = 785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.18x = 1,314.39 × 785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.18x = 1,032,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,611.07/872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.94

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