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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.37, 1,203.76 and 518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.37, 1,203.76 and 518.20 is: 715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.37 : 1,203.76 = 518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.37/1,203.76 = 518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.37x = 1,203.76 × 518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.37x = 623,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,786.07/872.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.05

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