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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.38, 1,204.01 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.38, 1,204.01 and 536.32 is: 740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.38 : 1,204.01 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.38/1,204.01 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.38x = 1,204.01 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.38x = 645,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,734.64/872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.20

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