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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,203.95 and 523.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,203.95 and 523.23 is: 721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,203.95 = 523.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,203.95 = 523.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,203.95 × 523.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 629,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,940.14/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.97

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