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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.47, 1,205.58 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.47, 1,205.58 and 662.28 is: 915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.47 : 1,205.58 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.47/1,205.58 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.47x = 1,205.58 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.47x = 798,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,429.49/872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.14

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