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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.06, 1,204.78 and 523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.06, 1,204.78 and 523.68 is: 722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.06 : 1,204.78 = 523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.06/1,204.78 = 523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.06x = 1,204.78 × 523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.06x = 630,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,919.19/873.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.65

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