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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.36, 1,203.82 and 624.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.36, 1,203.82 and 624.09 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.36 : 1,203.82 = 624.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.36/1,203.82 = 624.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.36x = 1,203.82 × 624.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.36x = 751,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,290.46/872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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