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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,204.14 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,204.14 and 698.04 is: 963.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,204.14 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,204.14 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,204.14 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 840,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,537.89/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.08

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