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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.97, 1,203.47 and 739.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.97, 1,203.47 and 739.65 is: 1,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.97 : 1,203.47 = 739.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.97/1,203.47 = 739.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.97x = 1,203.47 × 739.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.97x = 890,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,146.59/872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.68

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