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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.87, 1,203.39 and 747.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.87, 1,203.39 and 747.99 is: 1,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.87 : 1,203.39 = 747.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.87/1,203.39 = 747.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.87x = 1,203.39 × 747.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.87x = 900,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,123.69/872.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.22

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