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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.74, 1,203.24 and 636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.74, 1,203.24 and 636.72 is: 877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.74 : 1,203.24 = 636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.74/1,203.24 = 636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.74x = 1,203.24 × 636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.74x = 766,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,126.97/872.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.84

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