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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.52, 1,203.57 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.52, 1,203.57 and 562.02 is: 775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.52 : 1,203.57 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.52/1,203.57 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.52x = 1,203.57 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.52x = 676,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,430.41/872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.26

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