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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,203.96 and 523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,203.96 and 523.04 is: 721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,203.96 = 523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,203.96 = 523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,203.96 × 523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 629,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,719.24/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.76

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