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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,204.84 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,204.84 and 562.52 is: 776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,204.84 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,204.84 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,204.84 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 677,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,746.60/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.80

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