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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.82, 1,203.09 and 801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.82, 1,203.09 and 801.29 is: 1,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.82 : 1,203.09 = 801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.82/1,203.09 = 801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.82x = 1,203.09 × 801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.82x = 964,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,025.99/872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.49

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