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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.49, 1,203.82 and 518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.49, 1,203.82 and 518.26 is: 715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.49 : 1,203.82 = 518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.49/1,203.82 = 518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.49x = 1,203.82 × 518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.49x = 623,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,890.67/872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.07

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