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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,204.74 and 541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,204.74 and 541.69 is: 747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,204.74 = 541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,204.74 = 541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,204.74 × 541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 652,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,592.60/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.61

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