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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.89, 1,204.65 and 523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.89, 1,204.65 and 523.63 is: 722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.89 : 1,204.65 = 523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.89/1,204.65 = 523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.89x = 1,204.65 × 523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.89x = 630,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,790.88/872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.65

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