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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,203.84 and 609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,203.84 and 609.60 is: 840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,203.84 = 609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,203.84 = 609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,203.84 × 609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 733,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,860.86/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.97

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