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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.67, 1,205.06 and 651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.67, 1,205.06 and 651.23 is: 899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.67 : 1,205.06 = 651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.67/1,205.06 = 651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.67x = 1,205.06 × 651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.67x = 784,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,771.22/872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.28

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