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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,203.83 and 623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,203.83 and 623.62 is: 860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,203.83 = 623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,203.83 = 623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,203.83 × 623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 750,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,731.01/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.21

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