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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.47, 1,204.01 and 518.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.47, 1,204.01 and 518.45 is: 715.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.47 : 1,204.01 = 518.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.47/1,204.01 = 518.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.47x = 1,204.01 × 518.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.47x = 624,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,222.01/872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.46

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