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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.51, 1,204.07 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.51, 1,204.07 and 523.13 is: 721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.51 : 1,204.07 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.51/1,204.07 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.51x = 1,204.07 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.51x = 629,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,876.50/872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.92

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