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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.29, 1,201.82 and 556.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.29, 1,201.82 and 556.65 is: 767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.29 : 1,201.82 = 556.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.29/1,201.82 = 556.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.29x = 1,201.82 × 556.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.29x = 668,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,990.32/871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.82

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