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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.38, 1,204.66 and 637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.38, 1,204.66 and 637.66 is: 880.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.38 : 1,204.66 = 637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.38/1,204.66 = 637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.38x = 1,204.66 × 637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.38x = 768,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,163.50/872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.54

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