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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,200.96 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,200.96 and 623.52 is: 858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,200.96 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,200.96 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,200.96 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 748,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,822.58/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.11

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