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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.20, 1,202.52 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.20, 1,202.52 and 556.56 is: 768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.20 : 1,202.52 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.20/1,202.52 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.20x = 1,202.52 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.20x = 669,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,274.53/871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.22

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