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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.92, 1,204.56 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.92, 1,204.56 and 541.28 is: 746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.92 : 1,204.56 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.92/1,204.56 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.92x = 1,204.56 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.92x = 652,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,006.49/872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.93

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