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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.42, 1,202.32 and 592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.42, 1,202.32 and 592.67 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.42 : 1,202.32 = 592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.42/1,202.32 = 592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.42x = 1,202.32 × 592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.42x = 712,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,574.31/872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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