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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,305.61 and 716.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,305.61 and 716.99 is: 1,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,305.61 = 716.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,305.61 = 716.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,305.61 × 716.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 936,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,100.99/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.53

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