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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.90, 1,203.42 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.90, 1,203.42 and 592.64 is: 817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.90 : 1,203.42 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.90/1,203.42 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.90x = 1,203.42 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.90x = 713,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,194.83/872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.04

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