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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.59, 1,202.31 and 576.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.59, 1,202.31 and 576.75 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.59 : 1,202.31 = 576.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.59/1,202.31 = 576.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.59x = 1,202.31 × 576.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.59x = 693,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,432.29/871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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