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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.44, 1,203.46 and 522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.44, 1,203.46 and 522.93 is: 721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.44 : 1,203.46 = 522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.44/1,203.46 = 522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.44x = 1,203.46 × 522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.44x = 629,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,325.34/872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.34

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