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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.83, 1,203.52 and 636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.83, 1,203.52 and 636.36 is: 877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.83 : 1,203.52 = 636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.83/1,203.52 = 636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.83x = 1,203.52 × 636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.83x = 765,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,866.95/872.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.46

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