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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,204.76 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,204.76 and 541.08 is: 746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,204.76 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,204.76 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,204.76 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 651,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,868.84/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.84

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