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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.59, 1,204.07 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.59, 1,204.07 and 518.52 is: 715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.59 : 1,204.07 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.59/1,204.07 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.59x = 1,204.07 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.59x = 624,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,336.15/872.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.50

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