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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.67, 1,202.13 and 675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.67, 1,202.13 and 675.84 is: 930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.67 : 1,202.13 = 675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.67/1,202.13 = 675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.67x = 1,202.13 × 675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.67x = 812,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,447.54/872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.99

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