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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.70, 1,205.39 and 652.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.70, 1,205.39 and 652.63 is: 901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.70 : 1,205.39 = 652.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.70/1,205.39 = 652.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.70x = 1,205.39 × 652.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.70x = 786,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,673.68/872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.43

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