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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.27, 1,203.95 and 588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.27, 1,203.95 and 588.73 is: 812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.27 : 1,203.95 = 588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.27/1,203.95 = 588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.27x = 1,203.95 × 588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.27x = 708,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,801.48/872.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.59

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