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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,203.40 and 809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,203.40 and 809.80 is: 1,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,203.40 = 809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,203.40 = 809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,203.40 × 809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 974,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,513.32/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.13

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