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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.32, 1,203.84 and 697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.32, 1,203.84 and 697.60 is: 962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.32 : 1,203.84 = 697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.32/1,203.84 = 697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.32x = 1,203.84 × 697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.32x = 839,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,798.78/872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.72

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