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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.43, 1,203.53 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.43, 1,203.53 and 577.94 is: 798.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.43 : 1,203.53 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.43/1,203.53 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.43x = 1,203.53 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.43x = 695,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,559.22/871.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.19

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