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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,204.08 and 685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,204.08 and 685.32 is: 946.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,204.08 = 685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,204.08 = 685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,204.08 × 685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 825,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,180.11/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.00

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