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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,305.72 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,305.72 and 717.12 is: 1,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,305.72 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,305.72 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,305.72 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 936,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,357.93/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.02

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