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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.95, 1,204.05 and 592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.95, 1,204.05 and 592.70 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.95 : 1,204.05 = 592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.95/1,204.05 = 592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.95x = 1,204.05 × 592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.95x = 713,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,638.67/872.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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