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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.40, 1,204.08 and 523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.40, 1,204.08 and 523.32 is: 722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.40 : 1,204.08 = 523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.40/1,204.08 = 523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.40x = 1,204.08 × 523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.40x = 630,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,119.15/872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.28

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