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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,204.04 and 695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,204.04 and 695.57 is: 960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,204.04 = 695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,204.04 = 695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,204.04 × 695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 837,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,489.82/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.12

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