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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.50, 1,202.81 and 623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.50, 1,202.81 and 623.73 is: 859.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.50 : 1,202.81 = 623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.50/1,202.81 = 623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.50x = 1,202.81 × 623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.50x = 750,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,229.41/872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.86

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