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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,203.21 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,203.21 and 636.24 is: 877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,203.21 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,203.21 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,203.21 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 765,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,530.33/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.14

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