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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,201.50 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,201.50 and 577.26 is: 795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,201.50 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,201.50 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,201.50 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 693,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,577.89/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.79

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