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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.63, 1,204.22 and 523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.63, 1,204.22 and 523.52 is: 722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.63 : 1,204.22 = 523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.63/1,204.22 = 523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.63x = 1,204.22 × 523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.63x = 630,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,428.54/872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.45

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