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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.96, 1,205.55 and 624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.96, 1,205.55 and 624.83 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.96 : 1,205.55 = 624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.96/1,205.55 = 624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.96x = 1,205.55 × 624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.96x = 753,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,257.78/872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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