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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,305.99 and 641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,305.99 and 641.07 is: 959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,305.99 = 641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,305.99 = 641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,305.99 × 641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 837,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,231.01/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.32

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