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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,204.06 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,204.06 and 522.88 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,204.06 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,204.06 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,204.06 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 629,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,578.89/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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