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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.47, 1,202.77 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.47, 1,202.77 and 623.70 is: 859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.47 : 1,202.77 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.47/1,202.77 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.47x = 1,202.77 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.47x = 750,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,164.92/872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.82

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