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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.36, 1,205.48 and 707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.36, 1,205.48 and 707.42 is: 977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.36 : 1,205.48 = 707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.36/1,205.48 = 707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.36x = 1,205.48 × 707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.36x = 852,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,780.66/872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.56

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