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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.36, 1,203.62 and 518.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.36, 1,203.62 and 518.19 is: 714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.36 : 1,203.62 = 518.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.36/1,203.62 = 518.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.36x = 1,203.62 × 518.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.36x = 623,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,703.85/872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.96

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