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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.68, 1,204.13 and 518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.68, 1,204.13 and 518.51 is: 715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.68 : 1,204.13 = 518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.68/1,204.13 = 518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.68x = 1,204.13 × 518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.68x = 624,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,353.45/872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.44

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