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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.96, 1,315.41 and 722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.96, 1,315.41 and 722.27 is: 1,088.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.96 : 1,315.41 = 722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.96/1,315.41 = 722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.96x = 1,315.41 × 722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.96x = 950,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,074.60/872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.34

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