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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.24, 1,202.72 and 556.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.24, 1,202.72 and 556.84 is: 768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.24 : 1,202.72 = 556.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.24/1,202.72 = 556.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.24x = 1,202.72 × 556.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.24x = 669,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,722.60/871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.70

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