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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.49, 1,202.85 and 673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.49, 1,202.85 and 673.64 is: 928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.49 : 1,202.85 = 673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.49/1,202.85 = 673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.49x = 1,202.85 × 673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.49x = 810,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,287.87/872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.71

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