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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.56, 1,204.18 and 523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.56, 1,204.18 and 523.18 is: 722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.56 : 1,204.18 = 523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.56/1,204.18 = 523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.56x = 1,204.18 × 523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.56x = 630,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,002.89/872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.02

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