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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.41, 1,203.98 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.41, 1,203.98 and 541.03 is: 746.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.41 : 1,203.98 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.41/1,203.98 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.41x = 1,203.98 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.41x = 651,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,389.30/872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.66

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