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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.55, 1,205.28 and 725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.55, 1,205.28 and 725.94 is: 1,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.55 : 1,205.28 = 725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.55/1,205.28 = 725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.55x = 1,205.28 × 725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.55x = 874,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,960.96/872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.76

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