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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.72, 1,203.90 and 707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.72, 1,203.90 and 707.12 is: 975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.72 : 1,203.90 = 707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.72/1,203.90 = 707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.72x = 1,203.90 × 707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.72x = 851,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,301.77/872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.46

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