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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,204.32 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,204.32 and 523.44 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,204.32 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,204.32 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,204.32 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 630,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,389.26/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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