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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.72, 1,204.98 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.72, 1,204.98 and 707.68 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.72 : 1,204.98 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.72/1,204.98 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.72x = 1,204.98 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.72x = 852,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,740.25/872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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