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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,204.56 and 541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,204.56 and 541.26 is: 747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,204.56 = 541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,204.56 = 541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,204.56 × 541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 651,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,980.15/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.03

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