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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,204.41 and 518.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,204.41 and 518.71 is: 715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,204.41 = 518.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,204.41 = 518.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,204.41 × 518.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 624,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,739.51/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.67

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