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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.40, 1,203.76 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.40, 1,203.76 and 662.52 is: 914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.40 : 1,203.76 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.40/1,203.76 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.40x = 1,203.76 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.40x = 797,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,515.08/872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.16

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