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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,204.26 and 523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,204.26 and 523.26 is: 722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,204.26 = 523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,204.26 = 523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,204.26 × 523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 630,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,141.09/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.19

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