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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.41, 1,203.67 and 523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.41, 1,203.67 and 523.03 is: 721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.41 : 1,203.67 = 523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.41/1,203.67 = 523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.41x = 1,203.67 × 523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.41x = 629,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,555.52/872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.63

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