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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.78, 1,204.46 and 518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.78, 1,204.46 and 518.75 is: 715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.78 : 1,204.46 = 518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.78/1,204.46 = 518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.78x = 1,204.46 × 518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.78x = 624,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,808.90/872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.88

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