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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.58, 1,205.21 and 757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.58, 1,205.21 and 757.58 is: 1,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.58 : 1,205.21 = 757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.58/1,205.21 = 757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.58x = 1,205.21 × 757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.58x = 913,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,042.99/872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.37

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