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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.42, 1,203.33 and 740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.42, 1,203.33 and 740.52 is: 1,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.42 : 1,203.33 = 740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.42/1,203.33 = 740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.42x = 1,203.33 × 740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.42x = 891,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,080.21/872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.39

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