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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,204.20 and 741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,204.20 and 741.06 is: 1,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,204.20 = 741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,204.20 = 741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,204.20 × 741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 892,384.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,384.45/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.05

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