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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,203.86 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,203.86 and 523.13 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,203.86 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,203.86 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,203.86 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 629,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,770.57/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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