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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,200.90 and 575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,200.90 and 575.80 is: 793.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,200.90 = 575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,200.90 = 575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,200.90 × 575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 691,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,478.22/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.89

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