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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.53, 1,202.73 and 556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.53, 1,202.73 and 556.52 is: 768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.53 : 1,202.73 = 556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.53/1,202.73 = 556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.53x = 1,202.73 × 556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.53x = 669,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,337.29/871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.00

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