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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.49, 1,203.69 and 540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.49, 1,203.69 and 540.33 is: 745.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.49 : 1,203.69 = 540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.49/1,203.69 = 540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.49x = 1,203.69 × 540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.49x = 650,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,389.82/872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.44

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