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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.27, 1,204.82 and 652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.27, 1,204.82 and 652.22 is: 900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.27 : 1,204.82 = 652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.27/1,204.82 = 652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.27x = 1,204.82 × 652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.27x = 785,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,812.34/872.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.88

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