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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.39, 1,204.96 and 652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.39, 1,204.96 and 652.32 is: 900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.39 : 1,204.96 = 652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.39/1,204.96 = 652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.39x = 1,204.96 × 652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.39x = 786,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,013.48/872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.99

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