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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.46, 1,305.17 and 752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.46, 1,305.17 and 752.22 is: 1,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.46 : 1,305.17 = 752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.46/1,305.17 = 752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.46x = 1,305.17 × 752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.46x = 981,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,774.98/872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.30

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