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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,204.44 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,204.44 and 663.03 is: 914.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,204.44 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,204.44 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,204.44 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 798,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,579.85/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.85

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