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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.56, 1,202.64 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.56, 1,202.64 and 639.28 is: 881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.56 : 1,202.64 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.56/1,202.64 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.56x = 1,202.64 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.56x = 768,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,823.70/872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.11

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