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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.93, 1,204.72 and 646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.93, 1,204.72 and 646.04 is: 891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.93 : 1,204.72 = 646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.93/1,204.72 = 646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.93x = 1,204.72 × 646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.93x = 778,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,298.71/872.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.59

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