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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.38, 1,202.64 and 623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.38, 1,202.64 and 623.61 is: 859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.38 : 1,202.64 = 623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.38/1,202.64 = 623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.38x = 1,202.64 × 623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.38x = 749,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,971.48/872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.69

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